One of the most carefully rationed materials in World War 2 was rubber. There were no rubber-like plastics or other synthetics in those days, so what were all those balloons at the dance made out of? See more...
Directed by Michael Caton-Jones, starring Eric Stoltz, Matthew Modine (add more)
Very few flyable examples of the B-17 existed at the time of the shooting of the movie. One airplane "stood in" for several by having its decals changed. The B-17G featured in the film has since undergone a meticulous restoration and now lives in Renton, Washington, USA. Though it is fully flyable, certain certification issues with the Federal Aviation Administration have kept it grounded.
The crewmembers of the Memphis Belle are not based on actual crewmembers. They are fictitious characters.
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