Memphis Belle DVD Movie, VHS Video.

The Memphis Bell movie is fantastic.  

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 If you've never seen an aviation movie before in your entire life, you'll be blissfully ignorant of the fact that Memphis Belle shamelessly (and yet gloriously) incorporates just about every cliché in the flight-movie handbook. If you're a big fan of aviation movies--especially  movies about World War II bomber crews--you'll be glad that the genre's clichés have been handled with such professional flair. As it  follows the crew of a B-17 bomber on its final and most dangerous mission over Germany, Memphis Belle may be little more than a slick and highly authentic presentation of familiar thrills and characters, but it's a rousing piece of entertainment. Featuring an ensemble cast of  fresh faces who've since enjoyed thriving careers (including Billy Zane, Sean Astin, Eric Stoltz, D.B. Sweeney, and Harry Connick Jr.),  the movie exists as a fitting tribute to the men who fought and often died in the air over hostile territory. It's the Hollywood version of a 1944 wartime documentary made by legendary director William Wyler (whose daughter served as one of this film's producers), and as  such it's a bit contrived and melodramatic. And yet, this exciting movie is almost certain to grab and hold your attention, offering an  honorable reminder of the bravery and integrity that were crucial ingredients of any bomber's crew. --Jeff Shannon 

B-17 Specs:
The B-17 Flying Fortress was made by the Boeing Aircraft Company.  The B17 was 74' 4" long, 19' 1" high and had a wingspan of 103' 10"  The B17 's empty weight was 36,135 lbs and it had a Gross Weight of 65,500 lbs.  The B-17 used four Wright R-1820-97 Cyclone engines each producing 1200 hp giving it a total of 4,800 hp.  The B-17 has a Cruise Speed of 182 mph, a Maximum Speed of 287 mph, a service ceiling of 35,600 ft. and a maximum range of 3400 miles..  The B-17  is one of  the most famous planes in aviation history
Webmasters Note:  The specs on this page are only for one variation of this plane.  There are many other variations that have different specs.

Air War Film Expo Vol. 2
Three rare WWII aviation films in One

Running time 1:44. Three rare WWII aviation films made during combat. The Memphis  Belle - Fly with the Belle’s crew on the 25th and final mission, a daring daylight attack on the submarine pens at Wilhelmshaven. A great historical documentary. Color. Target Tokyo - Ronald Reagan narrates. Follow the giant B-29 Super Forts  flying from their secret base against stiff flak and fighter opposition to blast the  Japanese homeland. Thunderbolt - Ride in the P-47 as it races up the boot of Italy bombing and strafing vital supply routes. Some of the most spectacular film of the  war from the air. Color.

Memphis Belle
EAA Video

A Story of a Flying Fortress. This is the original Memphis Belle documentary that tells  the story of a 10-man B-17 crew as they prepare for, fly and return from their 25th  combat mission - the first crew to accomplish such a feat. Filmed under actual  combat conditions, this is a stirring tribute to the many flight and ground crews who  served during WWII. 42 min. 

Flying the B-17
In the Cockpit No. 2

Takes you inside the EAA Foundation's B-17 Flying Fortress "Aluminum Overcast." See  the magnificent restoration and find out what it is like to fly this big four-engine bomber. Features extensive camera mount footage and in-flight cockpit video. 23  min.

Amazon.com 
                     If you've never seen an aviation movie before in your entire life, you'll be blissfully ignorant of the fact that Memphis Belle shamelessly  (and yet gloriously) incorporates just about every cliché in the flight-movie handbook. If you're a big fan of aviation movies--especially  movies about World War II bomber crews--you'll be glad that the genre's clichés have been handled with such professional flair. As it  follows the crew of a B-17 bomber on its final and most dangerous mission over Germany, Memphis Belle may be little more than a slick and highly authentic presentation of familiar thrills and characters, but it's a rousing piece of entertainment. Featuring an ensemble cast of  fresh faces who've since enjoyed thriving careers (including Billy Zane, Sean Astin, Eric Stoltz, D.B. Sweeney, and Harry Connick Jr.),  the movie exists as a fitting tribute to the men who fought and often died in the air over hostile territory. It's the Hollywood version of a 1944 wartime documentary made by legendary director William Wyler (whose daughter served as one of this film's producers), and as  such it's a bit contrived and melodramatic. And yet, this exciting movie is almost certain to grab and hold your attention, offering an honorable reminder of the bravery and integrity that were crucial ingredients of any bomber's crew. --Jeff Shannon

Pilot's Man. B-17 Flying Fort.
Softbound Book

A reprint of the official government handbook designed to show new cadets how to  fly the aircraft. Heavily illustrated with all the data. 109 pgs., 8½"x 11", sfbd.

A real flight manual would be great to look at while watching a movie

Aerial Gunners
The Unknown Aces of World War II 
Watry and Hall. 

Battling enemy fighters with grit  and determination, aerial gunners were largely unrecognized. Here are stories of their  bravery, including the tale of a B-17 waist gunner who shot down 7 attacking  German fighters on a single mission, and "Johnny Zero" - B-26 gunner John Foley,  credited with 7 Zero fighters and 8 probable. Stories of celebrities who were gunners  include Clark Gable, Charlton Heston and Paul Newman. 256 pgs., 5¼"x 8", sfbd.

B-17 Flying Fortress Walk Around
Drendel. 

Although it was far from the most produced bomber of WWII, the B-17  Flying Fortress has come to symbolize strategic bombardment during WWII. Here is a  photo essay "walk around" of this popular craft featuring both period photos and restored B-17s. 79 pgs., 100 color and B&W photos, and several technical diagrams. 11"x 8¼", sfbd.

B-17F Flying Fort 1/54 Model
"Memphis Belle"
Pre Built Model

About 20" wingspan

B-17 1/144 Die Cast Model
Memphis Belle

Highly detailed, limited edition 1/144 scale model features the markings of "Memphis Belle," the fist 8th Air Force bomber to complete 25 missions. Details include rotating  props, rubber tires and more. Model has an 8½" wingspan and comes ready to display  on the included stand.

Memphis Belle
Tony Fachet.
Aviation Art

A beautiful rendition of the famed Memphis Belle in flight. 26"x 20"  print.