But did you know that the movie’s Memphis Belle steamboat inspired the name of the World War 2 B-17 bomber? Marking the film’s 83rd anniversary this week, Wayne’s estate posted the fact on ...

The B-17, the legendary 'Flying Fortress', was designed on the theory that a tight bomber formation packed with defensive guns could defend itself. Later models had as many as 13 machine guns ...

Back in 1942, John Wayne, who had strong Irish links, starred alongside Joan Blondell in the film Lady for a Night. The plot revolves around a woman who owns a casino steamboat and eventually a ...