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Memphis Belle Crew. The young men assigned to the Memphis Belle represented a typical Eighth Air Force heavy bomber crew. They ranged in age from 19 to 26 and came from states across the US, including Washington, Indiana, Texas, and Connecticut.
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.
Completed 2dn tour of duty aboard B-29 with Morgan in the Pacific. Died in 1980’s by an aircraft crash. The First Engineer/Top Turret Gunner – Leviticus “Levy” Dillon. Transferred to 306th BG after flying raids 1,2,3 & 5 aboard the Belle.
May 17, 2018 · 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. This famed aircraft was the first US Army Air Forces heavy bomber to return to the United States after completing 25 missions over Europe.
Apr 6, 2020 · The reason for “Memphis Belle” being a legend? Belle was one of the first heavy bomber aircraft to complete 25 missions with its crew intact, and successfully return to the United States.
Jun 12, 2006 · Of the 12,750 B-17s produced, Memphis Belle is famous for being the first Eighth Air Force bomber to complete 25 combat missions over occupied Europe without a crewman being killed and returning to the United States.
The B-17 Flying Fortress the Memphis Belle is a hero of war, an American icon, and her crew are legendary.
The crew of the B-17 "Memphis Belle" was the first to complete a combat tour. Between November 7, 1942, and May 17, 1943, the crew flew missions ranging from 4 to almost 10 hours in duration.
Memphis Belle Crew. Photographed after the completion of their 25th Mission - Bassingbourn, England - May 17, 1943. Left to Right: Harold Loch, Top Turret Gunner (Died 2004) Cecil Scott, Ball Turret Gunner (Died 1979) Robert Hanson, Radio Operator (Died 2005) Jim Vernis, Co-Pilot (Died 2003)
