Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations. 1900 - 2003. Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities. 1947 - 1984. MEMPHIS BELLE (OUTTAKES)

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Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations. 1900 - 2003. Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities. 1947 - 1984. MEMPHIS BELLE (OUTTAKES)

1942-1943

https://catalog.archives.gov/id/65930

Summary: Eighth Air Force activity during World War II. Highlighting the B-17 bomber, MEMPHIS, selected for tour of USA after completing 25 missions. Combat missions and tour scenes. Reel 1: 1) PS B-47's parking area near farm in England. 2) CU removal of wounded from plane. MS same 3) AS B-17 formation. 4) CU INT turret, turret revolves. 5) CU twin 50 caliber nose guns. 6) CU gunner prepares to arm guns. 7) CU side blister gun. 8) CU doll hanging in pilot's compartment (good luck charm). 9) CU side blister gun. 10) bomb strikes in target area. (Poor). 11) MS top turret, B-17 directly overhead. 12) CU King George of England talking to crew of MEMPHIS BELLE. 13) CU queen of England talking to crew of MEMPHIS BELLE. 14) PS convoy of Rolls Royce cars carrying king and queen arriving at airfield. 15) ECU King George. 16) Ps honor guard presenting arms during arrival. 17)MS King George talks to crew. 18) MS crew lined up in front of B-17 MEMPHIS BELLE. 19) MS & CU's king and queen talk to air and ground crews of MEMPHIS BELLE. 20) LS C-45 taxiis up near honor guard. 21) LS officer who arrived in C-45 inspects guard. 22) Several scenes of officer inspecting honor guard and being greeted by officers, VIP 's talking to crews of B-17, officers greeting officers, 3 stars, 2 stars, 1 star; colonels and one civilian in the group. Gen. Devers and Gen Eaker. 23)

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