Memphis Belle Ride

Ride Description: On July 23rd we will be visiting the Air Force Museum in Dayton which houses military aircraft from the earliest days of aviation up to and including today.  Among these is the fully restored Memphis Belle, a Boeing B-17F, which was one of the most famous World War II heavy bombers.  The restoration took 13 years and 55,000 hours to complete. The Memphis Belle was the first Eighth Air Force bomber to complete 25 combat missions over occupied Europe without a crewman being killed.  This was at a time when the crew survival rate was less than 50%.

Stage Times and place Frisch’s 5571 State Route 741, Mason, OH 45040 around the corner from PKHD

Meeting time for Breakfast at Frisch’s: 7:30AM For those of you who want breakfast meet at the Frisch’s near Powder Keg before the ride. 

Stage Time at Frisch’s for Ride Only: 8:45AM

Kickstands Up: 9:15AM We’ll then head north on 741 with a stop at the Wright B Flyer Museum in Springboro.  This Museum has a working replica of the Wright B Flyer and other memorabilia of that era.  Then it is on to the Air Force Museum.

NOTE:  There is no planned lunch stop.  For participants who want to eat before departing the Air Force Museum, there is a cafeteria inside the museum, or you may wish to pack a lunch.

Cost:  Breakfast, Fuel, possible Lunch

Round Trip Distance:  Approximately 100 Miles

Road Captains:  Fred VanPelt and John Wright                             

Return To Keg: – Approximately 3:30PM