Originally published in 1943 by the Army Air Force The book was issued to highlight the first official B-17 Fighter Bomber and Crew to complete 25 bombing missions. That crew and that B-17 was the "Memphis Belle". The "restricted" notation on the cover was not about the book's contents, but only to whom it was to be distributed.The book has actual interviews with all of the crew members. This edition is enhanced with 6 additional photographs of the Crew and of the "Belle". This book was unique from other World War II government publications in that it focused on a single airplane and it's crew. It spotlighted them as they embarked on a tour of the United States for a War Bond Drive. The crew became instant heroes and were welcomed wherever they appeared.