Memphis Belle in Color

"Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress"

In January 1942, the U.S. military created a new bomber command, the Eighth Air Force, and sent a small contingent of men overseas to loosen the Nazis' grip on Europe. The command's star player was the B-17, a fast, heavily armed aircraft that changed the course of World War II. Witness them take on the mighty German Luftwaffe over enemy skies. Discover the story of how one B-17--the Memphis Belle--and its crew lifted the spirits of a nation and became a symbol of American prowess in defense of freedom.

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Release Date

January 1, 2019

Status

Released

Original Title

Memphis Belle in Color

Runtime

51min

Budget

Revenue

Language

English

Production Companies

Smithsonian Channel