Departure of the Belle is Delayed by a Mishap

Title

Departure of the Belle is Delayed by a Mishap

Subject

Media

Description

While headed to Nashville, the Memphis Belle was delayed because of a blown-out wheel gasket. Then, the article explained how the crew members of the Belle, along with Margaret found out that many of the pilots had flown the planes, but had never seen them being made or repaired.

Creator

Duersken, Menno

Source

Mississippi Valley Collection

Publisher

The University of Memphis Libraries

Date

July 22, 1943

Contributor

Memphis Press-Scimitar

Rights

Digital image ©2015 ,University of Memphis Libraries Preservation and Special Collections Department . All rights reserved

Relation

Hist4851, Spring 2015

Files

ps58156_1943bonvoyage.jpg

Citation

Duersken, Menno, “Departure of the Belle is Delayed by a Mishap,” Making an Impact: The Lives of Tennessee Women, accessed April 26, 2024, https://umhist4851.omeka.net/items/show/60.