Memphis Belle: by Brent William Perkins
The "Memphis Belle" led a blazing trail of invincibility through the flak and fighter-filled skies over the Third Reich during WWII. After losing a total of nine engines, both wings, both landing gear, and two tails, she was the featured star of a landmark Hollywood film documentary that made her famous the world over. Forgotten and forlorn, the Belle was nearly turned into waffle irons and coffee pots. Here you will read its fabulous story, from bullets to bandages, freezing skies, round engines, and the love that made a B-17 Flying Fortress legend.
Ask anyone who has seen one, heard one, or flown one is the B-17 the best bomber ever built? they will likely give you more explanations than you care to hear about this magnificient aircraftTo most warbird enthusisats, there is just nothing like a B-17 Flying Fortress. As explained by Brent William Perkins in his book Memphis Belle: Biography of a B-17 Fortress, with the classic lines of the early military, the Fort typifies what a heavy aircraft ought to look like. A large sweeping tail and broad wings, along with the angled windshield and distinctive nosepiece make the B-17 stand out among other designs. Dario Leone, Aviation Geek Club, 5 April 2021
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780764314995 |
| ISBN 10 | 0764314998 |
| Title | Memphis Belle: |
| Author | Brent William Perkins |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Publisher | Schiffer Publishing Ltd |
| Year published | 2002-04-16 |
| Number of pages | 224 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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