Memphis Belle: Inspiration
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Bomber names and nose art are unique to each crew.
Bomber names and nose art are unique to each crew. The Memphis Belle has two naming stories – the bomber may have been named after the pilot’s sweetheart, who was from Memphis, or it may have been inspired by the fictional riverboat named Memphis Belle in the movie “Lady for a Night.” Explore the history of this American icon at the Museum of the United States Air Force in Dayton.
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Memphis Belle: Inspiration
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Bomber names and nose art are unique to each crew. The Memphis Belle has two naming stories – the bomber may have been named after the pilot’s sweetheart, who was from Memphis, or it may have been inspired by the fictional riverboat named Memphis Belle in the movie “Lady for a Night.” Explore the history of this American icon at the Museum of the United States Air Force in Dayton.
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Memphis Belle: Her Final Mission
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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)
Clip: Special | 1m 7s | Every job inside a bomber was dangerous and sometimes your job depended on your height. (1m 7s)
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)
Memphis Belle: Her Final Mission
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Preview: Special | 1m 20s | Meet the crew who flew her into combat and the team that restored her to her former glory. (1m 20s)
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