Jessie The Jeep Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 A friend of mine on an aviation forum is wanting to write a website all about the making of the 1989 film "Memphis Belle". Is there any of the members here that supplied vehicles and/or props to the film company, particularly while filming at RAF Binbrook. I know there were several jeeps, Dodge Ambulances, bomb trollies etc that were used, in addition to canvas 2D replicas of vehicles for distance shots. A magazine states the jeep used by the Memphis Belle crew as owned by 'Larry Carne'. Does anybody know him and have contact details? We are particularly looking for any photographs taken at Binbrook during the filming, and any stories you have if you were there. The website will be "not for profit", and any material used will be credited to the author of the information/pictures. If you know anyone who was involved, please ask them to contact me. Thanks in anticipation. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest matt Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 I may know where the Cletrac went that appeared in one scene. will have to check. I think the remains of the B17 that crashed during filming went to Kermit Weeks. Matt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted March 4, 2006 Author Share Posted March 4, 2006 ANY photos or recallections that we can use would be great. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyler Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 Hi, a friend was at Duxford when they were there and I know he took photos, I can ask him for copies if you want? Tyler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted March 5, 2006 Author Share Posted March 5, 2006 That would be great! There are no fees being paid for pictures, the guy who is doing it is just trying to get as much information in one place as he can, but everyone is credited with what they supply. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 Good shout Steve. ........and I know where the GMC fuel tanker is 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted March 5, 2006 Author Share Posted March 5, 2006 Well, do tell!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 Doh! It is down here in Dorset 8) Will PM you. Cheers. Jack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted March 19, 2006 Author Share Posted March 19, 2006 I may know where the Cletrac went that appeared in one scene. will have to check. I think the remains of the B17 that crashed during filming went to Kermit Weeks. Matt. Hi Matt Found any photos of the Cletrac yet?? or anyone else?? I'm still looking for 'Belle' info Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest matt Posted March 19, 2006 Share Posted March 19, 2006 I'll ask my mate tonight about the Cletrac. Matt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wreckerman Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 Hi Steve, The Cletrac that was used went to belgium about 3 years ago, 1 of the M6 chevys used (there were 2 ) is in rowlands castle now, All the bomb trolleys are in our yard at chichester, As is the thompson 3 wheeled aircraft refueller (possibly for sale ), The vehicle co-ordinator for the film was Pete Tombs who along with us (Hughes movie supplies ) supplied all the vehicles for it, Larry carny was a jeep owner/driver working for Pete, hope this helps, ps, I think that the Gmc workshop truck has since been melted down, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted March 27, 2006 Author Share Posted March 27, 2006 Any photos you can send me of anything that can be used on the site? Thanks Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodge Deep Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 We (our MVT group) visited The USAAF Burtonwood Museum before it closed (& moved). They had the top gun turret from the prop Belle that had been found (according to the museum) in a scrap yard!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rlangham Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 Anyone know what the crash tender was? You see the back of one very briefly heading towards the crash landed B17 early on in the movie, you only see the back so can't tell what it is. Also, who owned the David Brown bomb tractor and where did that go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 A friend of mine on an aviation forum is wanting to write a website all about the making of the 1989 film "Memphis Belle". Steve, any news on development of this website? Saw a Thompson 3 wheel refueller at W+P, must be ex Hughes (he had it for sale 2 years ago). Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted August 31, 2008 Author Share Posted August 31, 2008 His website isn't live at present. The notice on the page that loads is from the provider saying suspended for non-payment! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STRIKE AND RETURN 460 Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Hi Steve, will PM you with info on 'Larry Carne' jeep. Regards Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snapper Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Have seen news agency pix of the crashed B17 (the real loss - not in the film) - which I think came from a regional english news agency. Will see what I can find in our files at Wapping. Dunno if the Times did any filming stuff, so will check. The Sun didn't. M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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