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Memphis Belle [videorecording] : the remarkable story of America's invincible B-17 / director William Wyler

Contributor Wyler, William, 1902-1981.

Imprint:[United States] : Shanachie, 2004.

Description1 videodisc (102 min.) : sd., col with b&w sequences ; 4 3/4 in.

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Note:Tells the remarkable story of the legendary B-17 Flying Fortress that survived 25 bombing runs through the flak and fighter filled skies over the Third Reich during World War II. B-17 crews conducted dangerous daylight raids without fighter escorts. Surviving the loss of a total of nine engines, both wings, both landing gear and two tails, she was the first to complete 25 combat missions and keep her entire crew alive - her trail of invincibility made her famous.

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Wyler, William, 1902-1981.
Shanachie Entertainment Corp.
Memphis Belle (B-17 bomber)
Subject:
B-17 bomber.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Aerial operations.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Germany.
Airplanes -- Design and construction.
Airplanes -- Maintenance and reapir.
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War television programs.
Historical television programs.
Documentary television programs.
Nonfiction television programs.
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World at war (Television program)