Re: [MV] B-17's, Jeeps and Flight Line

From: DDoyle9570@aol.com
Date: Mon Oct 30 2000 - 19:32:59 PST


In a message dated 10/30/00 10:09:47 PM Central Daylight Time,
ljh@public.xm.fj.cn writes:

<< I have found a copy of "Memphis Belle" here in China and am now
 wondering where all those B-17's used in the movie came from. >>

If it is the William Wilder movie, if so it was filmed on location at the
actual time.
If it is the Catherine Wilder movie, of unfortunately the same name, only 5
or so real B-17s (one destroyed in filming), plus plywood flats and R/C
models.

Hope this helps,
David Doyle



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