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National Museum of the United States Air Force. The Memphis Belle is a Boeing B-17F Flying Fortress used during the Second World War that inspired the making of two motion pictures: a 1944 documentary film, Memphis Belle: A Story of a Flying Fortress and the 1990 Hollywood feature film, Memphis Belle.
The famed B-17F Memphis Belle™ and its crew became iconic symbols of the heavy bomber crews and support personnel who helped defeat Nazi Germany. The Memphis Belle was the first US Army Air Forces heavy bomber to return to the US after completing 25 combat missions over Europe.
Oct 12, 1990 · A drama about the crew of a B-17 bomber nicknamed Memphis Belle, who fly their 25th and final mission over Germany in 1943. The film stars Matthew Modine, Eric Stoltz, Tate Donovan and others, and was nominated for a BAFTA Award.
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- Action, Drama, War
- Michael Caton-Jones
- 1990-10-12
Memphis Belle is a 1990 British-American war drama film directed by Michael Caton-Jones and written by Monte Merrick. The film stars Matthew Modine, Eric Stoltz, and Harry Connick Jr. (in his film debut).
Oct 29, 2020 · The iconic Memphis Belle underwent a 13 year restoration at the National Museum of the United States Air Force in Dayton, Ohio. Our documentary features the work of two teams: the crew who flew...
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May 17, 2018 · The Memphis Belle: American Icon. The Memphis Belle and its crew became timeless symbols of the service and sacrifice of the heavy bomber crews and support personnel who helped defeat Nazi Germany.
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Jun 12, 2006 · Memphis Belle was the first Eighth Air Force bomber to complete 25 missions over Europe without losing a crewman. Learn about her history, crew, achievements and challenges in this article by George T. Wilson.
