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1 day ago · Altus Air Force Base - named Altus Army Air Field at the time - became the resting place for the famed Memphis Belle B-17. It was put out to pasture with hundreds more all waiting to be scrapped for aluminum, copper, instruments, etc... when a keen-eyed airman from Memphis spotted it in the boneyard and contacted the mayor of Memphis in late 1945.
5 days ago · "The Cold Blue" is a documentary directed by Erik Nelson that examines the experiences of the Eighth Air Force during World War II. The film is constructed from 90 hours of raw footage shot by director William Wyler for his 1944 documentary, "The Memphis Belle: A Story of a Flying Fortress."
4 days ago · 'Memphis Belle' was originally conceived as a film about an RAF bomber with British and Commonwealth Forces aircrew. Answer: True Puttnam had been inspired by the Len Deighton novel, 'Bomber', about an RAF crew's final mission over Germany at night.
May 8, 2024 · 1. Memphis Belle. Matthew Modine, Eric Stoltz, Tate Donovan. 59 votes. Released: 1990. Directed by: Michael Caton-Jones. Budding aviation enthusiasts aged 12 and up will undoubtedly admire Memphis Belle, which follows the heroic crew of a B-17 bomber on their final mission during World War II.
4 days ago · Set during World War II, Memphis Belle showcases the perilous missions undertaken by young B-17 bomber crews stationed in England as they risk life and limb to make their final bombing-run over Germany before heading home. Directed by Michael Caton-Jones and boasting a talented cast including Matthew Modine and Eric Stoltz; this captivating war drama combines exhilarating aerial combat scenes ...
5 days ago · The KC-135 can carry 200,000 pounds (90,719 kilograms) of jet fuel to offload to needy aircraft, whether they be an F-15C or F-15EX Eagle on a combat air patrol mission, an F-35A about to self-protect while penetrating enemy airspace, an E-3 Sentry ready to provide airborne warning and control systems, or even another tanker.
5 days ago · Navy blimp L-8 hovers over Hornet’s flight deck as she delivers vital navigator’s domes for the North American B-25B Mitchells, 2 April 1942. (U.S. Navy Photograph NH 53294, Naval History and Heritage Command)
