Memphis Belle 70th

Along with the Dambusters 70th Anniversary, 17th May, in a remarkable coincidence, marks the official date of the 25th mission of "Memphis Belle" (although for some of the crew it was up to their 29th).
It's not quite as simple as the film: some (all) of the crew had flown in other aircraft at some point in the tour; the original co-pilot was given a command for his last 16 mission on another aircraft etc. Still, quite a notable event.
If you haven't read Bob Morgan's book about his time as the Belle's captain, it's worth a read.
(Although as Guy Gibson pointed out, the Dams raid was something like his 174th operational sortie!)
It's not quite as simple as the film: some (all) of the crew had flown in other aircraft at some point in the tour; the original co-pilot was given a command for his last 16 mission on another aircraft etc. Still, quite a notable event.
If you haven't read Bob Morgan's book about his time as the Belle's captain, it's worth a read.

(Although as Guy Gibson pointed out, the Dams raid was something like his 174th operational sortie!)