Memphis Belle: A Story of a Flying Fortress directed by William Wyler

This is a story of the Memphis Belle, told in the 1944 documentary film that provides an account of their final mission for the crew of of the Memphis Belle. In May 1943, the Memphis Belle became the third U.S. Army Air Forces heavy bomber to complete 25 missions over Europe, but the first to return to the United States.

The film was directed by Academy Award winner Major William Wyler and narrated by Eugene Kern, with its scenes filmed at its station, RAF Bassingbourn, photographed by Hollywood cinematographer Captain William H. Clothier. It was made under the auspices of the First Motion Picture Unit, part of the United States Army Air Forces. The film was made as a morale-building inspiration for the Home Front, that was sustaining heavy losses during the air war and wanted to show the everyday courage of the men of the 8th Air Force who manned these bombers.

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