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Memphis Belle - Her Final Mission

2020-09-14 en 58m
DocumentaryWar
In 1943, the Memphis Belle was an American icon. It was one of the first American heavy bombers to survive 25 combat missions over the deadly skies of Europe. In 2005, a Belle arrived in Dayton for an exhaustive 13-year restoration at the National Museum of the United States Air Force, where the Memphis Belle is now on display. In this locally-produced documentary, combat diaries give unflinching, first-hand accounts of the Belle’s most dangerous missions. Interviews with the curator and restoration crew provide insights into the challenges of their long mission to restore the Belle. It’s a story of two teams of men, separated by 75 years, who shared a deep affection for a plane that became an American icon.

Director

Richard Wonderling

Producer

Richard Wonderling

Music

Robert Jäger

Executive Producer

Mark Lammers

Writer

Richard Wonderling

Status

Released

Countries

    Companies

    • PBS