Bolland reports Rickson's death to Daphne in Cambridge, who says: "It's what he always wanted."
I think the glossy, dark-colored undersides of "The Body" in the early scenes is simply due to the requirement to start filming on October 10th, before the aircraft were completely ready. He was well known for his work in British films, particularly James
recreate the feel of bomb group operations. Yes ,great memories..Larry Hopkins 1960- 1962. immediately purchased the available B-17G on behalf of Columbia. Turrets and other
In the novel, Daphne does not say she loves Bolland. Careful editing
foot or two above the ground as the B-17 bears down on the airfield
After extensive modifications, the three warbirds flew the arduous transatlantic crossing to Britain.
Columbia Studios turned to John
Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. repainting the aircraft in an AAF camouflage scheme with markings of
Lots of memories .
Carl Hash was the 1st Sargent-they should have hasd him in the film since he re-enlisted in Dec. '41 after being stationed at Scolfield(?) A close viewing of the taxiing aircraft, however, reveals
I read the book "Everything But The Flak" and contacted Mr. Caiden regarding the trip to England. in the operational scenes, but the wide shots indeed show only three
the airplanes across the North Atlantic to Bovingdon, delivery
When the crew is near the end of the required 25 missions to complete a tour and rotate back home, Rickson makes a move on Daphne, visiting her in her flat after Bolland has returned to the base. bay doors, one landing gear extended, and various holes shot through
for purchase with the understanding that Board would quickly get them
of footage from the wartime Memphis Belle. Once the three B-17s were gathered, preparations were made ferry
My Billy was born 10/8/62 & was adopted by a creep but we r searching 4 info about his REAL Daddy.
the aircraft were moved to Manston to film the over-channel scenes
Board and Crewdson
So, not finding what he wanted in Israel, he came to the
The pair of lovers walk away together. Crewdson was a colorful
Australia as an aircraft broker and may still be around.
Israel about a year too late, as the airplanes had already been
Bill Schneider - 7531st ABRON Crash Rescue, Im trying 2 locare a photo of my husband's Father, Billy Ray Cook, who was stationed @ Bovingdon & was an xtra in this movie.he was from Mauldin,Missouri & a USAF mechanic (& possibly a pilot n training) My Billy's Daddy was killed in a car accident on t way home from base in a rainstorm in April 1962. [Note 1]. in a B-17. Tora! character, having cut his teeth flying gliders for the British Army,
There is also a scene of Robert Wagner leaping from "The Body" while its engines are still turning (after Lynch's B-17 has bellied-in), and it can be clearly seen that the top turret of "The Body" hasn't been re-installed yet. I see has died but I want his family to have his pictures. After the editing and production
of the aerial filming for the 1960s series of James Bond movies.
He reportedly ended up back in his native country of
studio and on location at Cambridge.
With Steve McQueen, Robert Wagner, Shirley Anne Field, Gary Cockrell. coast of England in Kent, had served as an RAF field during the war. Phil C. Hawkins, Little Rock, Arkansas. one of us had flown 50 missions as a radio man gunner in ww2 and said this one, his 51st, was his worst.
was probably based on fact. Once airborne, at least one engine was shut
I love tne picture,steve McQueen was great for the part, but I love Robert wagner he really had a great part very cool he was the real hero. However Rickson's crew, especially his co-pilot, First Lieutenant Ed Bolland (Robert Wagner), trust his great flying skill. It stars Steve McQueen, Robert Wagner and Shirley Anne Field. We're seeing the dark blue of the ex-PB-1W before the gray could be applied. utilized to match both films. barraks for 3 years!! airworthy. What to Watch if You Miss the "Game of Thrones" Cast. The bond of friendship between a worldly-wise Army Master Sergeant and his naive worshiper. I was a very young child and I had to be lifted over the main spar in the fuselage. Terri Haag. Lt. Col. Templeton was c/o followed by Maj. Toler. In 2003, Sony Pictures colourised the film but to date the colour version has never been released on video.
Sergeant Bragliani (George Sperdakos), one of the waist gunners, is wounded during a Messerschmitt attack run; though hit in the hand although he is still able to shoot. including process shots of McQueen and Wagner in the cockpit. In Texas, a woman and her young daughter head down to another town where the girl's irresponsible, hotheaded and immature father has just been released from prison on parole. John Crewdson
[8] The film opened in London in June 1963. Darn near better than soloing was my flight in "Fuddy Duddy." title role as Capt. The film was shot in England, arrangements having been made to utilize the Bovingdon airfield as the fictional bomb group’s base. Use the HTML below. that dangerous rebel spark just beneath Ricksons surface, while
Principal filming at Bovingdon was completed in November, and then
war years mostly on the murkier edge of aviation. His commanding officer tolerates his repeated insubordination because he is the best pilot in the bomber group.
and tight shots suggest a squadron of B-17s taxiing around Bovingdon
at least one B-17 was made to appear badly damaged with jammed bomb
heroic characteristics of the role. Does anyone kno any more about MY Billy's Daddy??
Following the life of an orphan and the events that change his life and lead him into a life of crime. Beginning out of go-around maneuver from an aborted landing
B-17G 44-83563 (N9563Z) went on to a long utilization as an air
As an ex B-17 pilot with the original "Bloody 100th BG" I loved this movie as well as "12 0'clock High" because they were essentially authentic portrayals of actual combat in the early days ('43-44) of the 8th AF in England. Wagner gave the copilot the even-handed, stable, but nonetheless
times. A a number of British war films including 633 Squadron (1964) and Mosquito Squadron (1969), besides The War Lover, were filmed there. camera mounted in the bombardier position picks up a number of RAF
Rickson'S B-17 reaches Leipzig and drops its bombs. My favorite part of the book was when they landed at Gander and encountered the Russians ferrying pilots and equipment to Cuba. Two American film stars were signed, with Steve McQueen taking the
Crewdson examined the sad airplanes and
of grey. Interesting-my service time was May '52-Aug/'55. the production moved to film studios at Shepperton, near London.
to Bovingdon in time to meet the film schedule. U.S. confident he could locate his B-17s there. Studios adapted the book for the silver screen in 1961. The
Meanwhile, Bolland becomes increasingly disillusioned with Rickson and his arrogance and his callousness. shot in England, arrangements having been made to utilize the
McQueen's First White Tie-and-Tails Outfit? the Azores and then, eventually, Portugal. none of the applied serials were applicable to B-17 production,
other less interesting non-aviation scenes were also completed at the
The highlight of the
He
went through the airplanes, reinstalling all the combat gear and
Looking for something to watch?
Greg Board, who rebuilt the three B-17s used in the movie from his
Shepperton Studios, Shepperton, Surrey, England, UK.
Thanks for posting. Rickson revels in the fighting and destruction; when he is assigned to drop propaganda leaflets on a later mission, he makes his displeasure felt by buzzing the airfield. They decided that three
film is the low level beat up of Bovingdon by Crewdson, flying solo,
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