THE MEMPHIS BELLE
A Story Of A Flying Fortress

Acknowledged as one of the finest documentaries ever put out by the War Department during World War Two, this unique film records the final two missions of the B-17 Flying Fortress, The Memphis Belle as it led a squadron of bombers on daring daylight attacks on Wilhelmshaven and Lorient.

Made by the Photographic Section of the US Eighth Air Force under the supervision of William Wyler, The Memphis Belle is a dramatic, thrilling film as it records some of the most fantastic mission-action ever seen on film, factual account of the crew facing the stark reality of executing their orders.

The Memphis Belle is a rare and powerful film of the risks and perils of a bomber crew and how they dealt with them.

DVD features include:

• The 25 Missions
• The Crew
• Military Honours
• As She Rests Today
  

DVD Info

Region: 2
Running Time: 42 minutes
Release Date: 26/01/04