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Memphis Belle: Her Final Mission

Meet the crew who flew her into combat and the team that restored her to her former glory.

Aired 09/14/2020

ThinkTV Originals

Memphis Belle: Her Final Mission

Preview: Special | 1m 20sVideo has Closed Captions

Meet the crew who flew her into combat and the team that restored her to her former glory.

The iconic Memphis Belle underwent a 13 year restoration at the National Museum of the United States Air Force in Dayton, Ohio. Our upcoming documentary features the work of two teams: the crew who flew her into combat and the team that restored her to her former glory.

Aired 09/14/2020

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Memphis Belle: Her Final Mission

Video has Closed Captions

Clip: Special | 1m | Our upcoming documentary features the crew and the team that restored the Memphis Belle. (1m)

Memphis Belle: Dangerous Skies

Clip: Special | 1m 26s | The Memphis Belle and its crew overcame the odds to complete 25 missions. (1m 26s)

Memphis Belle: Firepower

Clip: Special | 1m 7s | Every job inside a bomber was dangerous and sometimes your job depended on your height. (1m 7s)

Memphis Belle: Inspiration

Clip: Special | 1m | Bomber names and nose art are unique to each crew. (1m)

Memphis Belle: Olive Drab

Clip: Special | 50s | How do you match the color of a plane when it always seems to be changing? (50s)

Memphis Belle: Pride of America

Clip: Special | 1m 7s | The Memphis Belle was brought back to America to be part of a War Bonds Tour. (1m 7s)

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