The "Memphis Belle," is one of the Eighth Air Force's first B-17F heavy bombers to complete 25 successful bombing missions over Europe during World War II, is now at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force here.

The move came under the terms of an agreement between the Air Force and the Memphis Belle Memorial Association.

The aircraft, which is currently in the museum's restoration hangar in Area B here, is being prepared to undergo several years of restoration work.

Once restoration on the aircraft begins, the public can view it as part of the museum's "Behind the Scenes" tours. For future announcements and tour updates, check the museum’s Web site: http://www.wpafb.af.mil/museum.