Memphis Belle in Color (2019)
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.
Genre: Documentary, War, History
Runtime: 51 min
Release Date: January 1, 2019
Cast
- Jimmy Dolittle - self
- Dwight D. Eisenhower - self
- John Beach - Narrator
Production: Smithsonian Channel
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
world war ii, warplane
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Memphis Belle in Color about?
- 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.
- Who stars in Memphis Belle in Color?
- Memphis Belle in Color stars Jimmy Dolittle, Dwight D. Eisenhower, John Beach.
- How long is Memphis Belle in Color?
- Memphis Belle in Color has a runtime of 51m (51 minutes).
- What genre is Memphis Belle in Color?
- Memphis Belle in Color is a Documentary, War, History film.