World War Two. U.S. B-17 bombers of the 303rd Bombardment Group (Heavy) 'Hell's Angels' depart from Dow Field in Bangor, Maine to begin a transatlantic flight to their base at RAF Station Molesworth, in England. Airmen work on a parkedB-17 Flying Fortress. Names and artwork on the B-17s. One called 'Texas Wreck'. One with 'Cozza's Pent House' written near the cockpit. Other Flying Fortresses called 'Leapin Liz;' 'Jo;' 'Gretchen;' 'Frances;' and 'Daisy June' written on the propellers. Several pilots and crew men stand near a B-17. The copilot (Paul Bouton, Jr) in the 'Leapin Liz' cockpit, Three B-l7s taking off. The Flying fortresses including 'Garbage' in flight. ( Note: Brian O’Neill’s “303rd Bombardment Group” tells fate of some of the name ships in these scenes: 41-24526 is“Leaping Liz” , pilot: J.B. Clark, fate: MIA 3 Jan 43 41-24582 is “One O’Clock Jump”, pilot: W.N. Frost, fate: MIA 12 Dec 42 41-24580 is “Hell Cat”, pilot: O.T. O’Connor, fate: MIA 23 Jan 43 41-24526 is “Leaping’ Liz”, pilot: J.B. Clark, fate: MIA 3 Jan 43 41-24563 is “Garbage” , pilot: A.I. Adams, fate: forced landing and collisions 11 Nov 43)
The United States Army Air Force (USAAF) 303rd Bombardment Group (Heavy) 'Hell's Angels' based at the Royal Air Force (RAF) Station Molesworth in England during World War II. USAAF Boeing B-17 Flying Fortresses in flight through clouds. The aircraft propellers and wing span. The B-17s in flight over the English Channel coast. The aircraft in flight over land and water. The B-17s in flight over an air base. Hangars and other buildings at the air base.
First American air raid on German positions in Rouen, France during World War II. U.S. Army Air Forces B-17 aircraft on an airfield in England. Ground crew work on the aircraft. Bomb bay door opens up. Fuel tank as men refuel the aircraft. Combat crew members arrive at the briefing hut and being instructed by an officer. He instructs the pilots and other flight about the targets to be bombed. Radio men being instructed. After the briefing crew members head towards the airfield. Flight crew board B-17s. Aircraft take off from the field. B-17s in formation flight. Bomb bay door opens and bombs are dropped. Bombs hit the target and smoke rises. Aircraft head for England after the air raid. Aircraft arrive at the airfield in England. Major General Carl Spaatz , Head of the USAAF in England greet the pilots after a successful air raid. Crew members share their experiences of the mission with an intelligence officer. A pilot talks about how his aircraft was attacked by a German ME-109 aircraft during the air raid.
Outtakes from the Memphis Belle documentary movie. Official presentation of airfield to USAAF for use in England. Troops including USAAF and British soldiers march on airfield. British officer walks to front of troop formation, salutes USAAF General and presents paper to the General. British officer returns to place in row of USAAF and British officers. U.S. flag is raised on the flag pole. Band plays and troops salute. Troops pass in review. (World War II period).
Outtakes from the Memphis Belle documentary movie. B-17 aircraft on U.S. Army Air Force airfield in England. Mechanics on top of plane. Colonel Ira C Eaker and General Jacob L Devers inspect the famous Memphis Belle. General Devers addresses the crew of the Memphis Belle and other airmen gathered. A B-17 stationary on the airfield.
Outtakes from the Memphis Belle documentary movie. A number of B-17 aircraft on a field in England. Among them, the Memphis Belle B-17 aircraft. Pilot's compartment of B-17. B-17 taxis on runway. Nose of B-17 stationary. Propellers turn. B-17s take off from airfield. View of the Memphis Belle as it taxis and then takes off. Two other B-17s take off.
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