Memphis belle

The "Memphis Belle" is a World War II bomber, piloted by a young crew on dangerous bombing raids into Europe. The crew only have to make one more bombing raid before they have finished their duty and can go home. In the briefing before their last flight, the crew discover that the target for the day is Dresden, a heavily-defended city that invariably causes many Allied casualties

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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

Memphis Belle Crew Return To The States. Kodachrome image of General Jacob L Devers (1887-1979), US Chief of the European Army, shaking hands with Robert K Morgan, Captain of the B-17 Flying Fortress 'Memphis Belle' before they return to the USA after completing 25 operational sorties, June 1943.

"Memphis Belle" Australian movie poster, 1990.

Young Sean Astin-Memphis Belle

Memphis Belle Crew: Bassingbourn, England, May 17, 1943. First to complete 25 Combat Missions. (L to R): Harold Loch, Top Turret Gunner; Cecil Scott, Ball Turret Gunner; Robert Hanson, Radio Operator; Jim Verinis, Co-Pilot; Robert Morgan, Pilot; Chuck Leighton, Navigator; John Quinlan, Tail Gunner; Tony Nastal, Right Waist Gunner; Vince Evans, Bombardier; Bill Winchell, Left Waist Gunner.