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The Memphis Belle: A Story of a Flying Fortress is a 1944 documentary film which provides an account of the final mission of the crew of the Memphis Belle, a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress. In May 1943 it became the third U.S. Army Air Forces heavy bomber to complete 25 missions over Europe, but the first to return to the United States.
The Memphis Belle: A Story of a Flying Fortress: Directed by William Wyler. With Stanley Wray, Robert Morgan, James A. Verinis, Robert J. Hanson. A documentary on the 25th bombing mission of the Memphis Belle, a B-17 in the US 8th Air Force.
- (1.9K)
- Documentary, History, War
- William Wyler
- 1944-04-13
Dec 11, 2017 · In directing this film about the crew of a B-17 "flying fortress" bomber as it approached its 25th mission, William Wyler insisted on using only genuine footage and soldiers, showing civilian...
- 40 min
- 1.2M
- Library of Congress
Apr 22, 2023 · Memphis Belle: The Story of a B-17 Flying Fortress | Upscaled original footage documentary. This film, shot by Hollywood director William Wyler is a memorable testimony ...more.
- 40 min
- 976.4K
- DroneScapes
Between November 1942 and May 1943, the Memphis Belle and its crew flew 25 bombing missions, including strikes against targets in Germany, France, and Belgium. This film portrays a bombing mission over Germany during World War II, including preparations for the raid, the take-off from England, the flight over the English Channel, the bombing of ...
The Memphis Belle was the first B-17 bomber to complete twenty-five missions in Europe and was the first combat plane to return from the war under its own power. Twelve thousand B-17s were built in 1942. The B-17 was known for withstanding flak and was thus named the "Flying Fortress."
The 1944 documentary movie “Memphis Belle: A Story of a Flying Fortress” increased the aircraft and crew’s already substantial fame. This unique film was the brainchild of legendary film director William Wyler. In 1942, Major Wyler went to England to film heavy bomber operations in Europe.
