Movie Details
Theatrical Release:September 14th, 2020
Original Language:English
Executive Producers:Mark Lammers
Production Companies:PBS
Memphis Belle Her Final Mission (2020)
DirectorRichard Wonderling
WriterRichard Wonderling
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In 1943 the Memphis Belle was an American icon It was one of the first American heavy bombers to survive 25 combat missions over the deadly skies of Europe In 2005 a Belle arrived in Dayton for an exhaustive 13year restoration at the National Museum of the United States Air Force where the Memphis Belle is now on display In this locallyproduced documentary combat diaries give unflinching firsthand accounts of the Belles most dangerous missions Interviews with the curator and restoration crew provide insights into the challenges of their long mission to restore the Belle Its a story of two teams of men separated by 75 years who shared a deep affection for a plane that became an American icon
