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    I don't know how true it is, but I have been led to believe that "the Memphis Belle" was originally meant to be about an RAF crew flying Lancasters.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jock Scot View Post
    I don't know how true it is, but I have been led to believe that "the Memphis Belle" was originally meant to be about an RAF crew flying Lancasters.
    No, the Belle was the real deal;
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memphis_Belle_(aircraft)
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    Quote Originally Posted by Zardoz View Post
    Right, thank you for that. Credit must be rightfully given to those to whom it is due.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Zardoz View Post
    You can see the Belle in Memphis, Tennessee if you like. I prefer it ( and the Pink Palace) to Graceland.
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