The Memphis Belle : The Story Of A B-17 Flying Fortress | Documentary

Memphis Belle: The Story Of A B-17 Flying Fortress | Documentary
Get ready to take flight with the legendary B-17 bomber, Memphis Belle, and her fearless crew as they embark on their 25th mission during World War II. Experience the thrill and danger of flying over enemy territory and witness the bravery of these heroes in this epic film.
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00:00 Introduction
01:23 A Unique Battlefront
02:52 The Eighth Bommer Command
09:54 The New Battlefront
18:17 Battle Plan for Today
20:12 Approaching the Target
21:27 Ignoring the Battle
26:59 Fighters at 6:00
36:45 In the Air
39:21 Dedication
In this video, we explore the legendary B-17 bomber named Memphis Belle and its brave crew on their 25th mission during World War II. The film showcases the intense dangers and challenges they faced as they flew over enemy territory to bomb strategic targets in Germany. Despite facing heavy losses and intense anti-aircraft fire, the crew successfully completed their mission and were honored for their bravery by their commanding officers and even visited by the King and Queen of England. This film also highlights the larger context of the Eighth Air Force and their ongoing efforts to bring destruction to the enemy from the skies. Through rare footage and firsthand accounts, we witness the bravery and determination of these men as they risked their lives in the air to fight for their country. Join us on this journey back in time to experience the harrowing and heroic story of the Memphis Belle and the brave men who flew her.
🎥🎞️🔥📽️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 dramatic 16 mm color film of actual battles was made by three cinematographers, including First Lieutenant Harold J. Tannenbaum. Tannenbaum, a veteran of World War I, was killed in action during the filming when the bomber he was in was shot down over France on April 16, 1943.
The film was directed by Major William Wyler, narrated by Eugene Kern, and had scenes at its station, RAF Bassingbourn, photographed by Hollywood cinematographer Captain William H. Clothier. It was made under the auspices of the First Motion Picture Unit, part of the United States Army Air Forces. The film actually depicted the next to last mission of the crew (see below) on May 15, 1943, and was made as a morale-building inspiration for the Home Front by showing the everyday courage of the men who manned these bombers
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Cast
The crew on the missions filmed included:
Captain Robert K. Morgan (pilot)
Captain James A. Verinis (co-pilot)
Captain Vincent B. Evans (bombardier)
Captain Charles B. Leighton (navigator)
Technical Sergeant Robert J. Hanson (radio operator)
Technical Sergeant James Kinard (engineer and top gunner)[citation needed]
Technical Sergeant Harold Loch
Staff Sergeant Casimer A. Nastal (waist gunner)
Staff Sergeant John P. Quinlan (tail gunner)
Staff Sergeant Cecil H. Scott (ball turret gunner)
Staff Sergeant Clarence E. Winchell (waist gunner)
Directed by William Wyler
Written by Jerome Chodorov
Lester Koenig
William Wyler
Starring The crew of the Memphis Belle
Narrated by Eugene Kern
Cinematography William H. Clothier
William V. Skall
Harold J. Tannenbaum
William Wyler
Edited by Lynn Harrison[1]
Music by Gail Kubik
Production
companies
United States War Department
First Motion Picture Unit of the United States Army Air Forces
Distributed by Paramount Pictures
Release dates
April 4, 1944 (Memphis)
April 13, 1944
Running time 45 minutes
Country United States
Language English