The plane was the first U.S. Army Air Forces heavy bomber to return to the United States after completing 25 combat missions over war-ravaged Europe.
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After years of restoration, the Memphis Belle will be unveiled in a new exhibit at the museum in a three-day celebration May 17-19.
Friedman, a resident of Memphis, Tenn., co-authored with Graham M. Simons the 2008 book, “Memphis Belle: Dispelling the Myths.”
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He and the co-author are due to sign the book during the celebration, museum officials said.
Two B-17G Flying Fortresses and more than 130 World War II re-enactors will be part of the celebration.
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