Memphis Belle OuttakesReel 34

(This film is silent)
Summary: Eighth Air Force activity during World War II. Highlighting the B-17 bomber, MEMPHIS BELLE, selected for tour of USA after completing 25 missions. Combat missions and tour scenes. Reel 34: 1) Aerial formation of B-17's, several scenes. 2) Aerial single B-17. 3) Aerial formation of B-17's, several scenes. 4) CU radio operator sending code message. 5) Aerial formation of B-17's. 6) Bottom turret view of shadow of B-17 on ground. 7) Bottom turret view of farms. 8) View of B-17's taxiing toward camera. 9) LS & MS B-17's awaiting take-off time. 10) Aerial formation of B-17's. 11) PS U.S. airfield in England, troops appear from bg. and march past camera -- USAF and British soldiers. British officers walk to front of troop formation, salute USAF general, present paper to the general and return to place in row of USAF and British officers. PS of field as U.S. flag is raised on flag pole, band plays, troops salute, troops pass in review. Official presentation of airfield in England to USAF for use. 12) Aerial scenes of F-47 aerial maneuvers. 13) Aerial scenes of Spitfire aerial maneuvers. 14) PS B-17 stationary. 15) CU aerial cameramen operates 35mm Mitchell camera from waist window of B-17 in flight. 16) Several scenes as fighters make pass at camera plane, (excellent scenes). 17) CU INT tail gunner firing. 18) CU EXT top turret firing. 19) MS mechanic on top of plane. 20) PS Gen. Devers and Con. Eaker inspect MEMPHIS BELLE. 21) Aerial formation of B-17's. 22) CU pilot. 23) CU pilot wearing flak helmet. 24) CU pilot of MEMPHIS BELLE at controls. 25) Aerial formation of B-17's. 26) Aerial formation of B-17's, vapor trails. 27) Aerial scenes of coastline. 28) LS B-17 taxiing. good.
National Archives Identifier: 65930
Local Identifier: 342-USAF-19510
https://catalog.archives.gov/id/65930

Series: Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities
Record Group 342: Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations

This item av documents the time period: 1942 - 10/1943

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