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Heroes of the Sky: The Mighty Eighth Air Force

  • TV Movie
  • 20202020
  • 2h
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
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Heroes of the Sky: The Mighty Eighth Air Force (2020)
DocumentaryHistoryWar
The 'Mighty Eighth Air Force' tilted the balance for the Allies during World War II. This is the story of how they did it, using rare archival footage and dramatic eye-witness accounts of th... Read allThe 'Mighty Eighth Air Force' tilted the balance for the Allies during World War II. This is the story of how they did it, using rare archival footage and dramatic eye-witness accounts of the airmen and the commanders themselves.The 'Mighty Eighth Air Force' tilted the balance for the Allies during World War II. This is the story of how they did it, using rare archival footage and dramatic eye-witness accounts of the airmen and the commanders themselves.
IMDb RATING
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40
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  • Director
    • David Jakubovic
  • Writer
    • Anthony Buzzetti
  • Stars
    • Ryon Thomas(voice)
    • Rory Gilbert(voice)
    • James Doolittle(archive footage)
  • Director
    • David Jakubovic
  • Writer
    • Anthony Buzzetti
  • Stars
    • Ryon Thomas(voice)
    • Rory Gilbert(voice)
    • James Doolittle(archive footage)
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    • 4User reviews
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    Ryon Thomas
    Ryon Thomas
    • Paul Tibbets
    • (voice)
    Rory Gilbert
    • Captain George Preddy
    • (voice)
    James Doolittle
    James Doolittle
    • Self - Commander, 8th Airforce
    • (archive footage)
    • (as Lieutenant General James 'Jimmy' Doolittle)
    Ira C. Eaker
    • Self - Bombing Commander 8th Airforce
    • (archive footage)
    • (as Brigadier General Ira Eaker)
    Bruce Kennedy
    Bruce Kennedy
    • Narrator
    • (voice)
    Frank Lablotier
    • Self - Armaments Crew
    • (archive footage)
    • (as Sergeant Frank Lablotier)
    Curtis LeMay
    Curtis LeMay
    • Self - Bomb Group Commander
    • (archive footage)
    • (as Colonel Curtis Lemay)
    George Preddy Jr.
    • Self - Fighter Pilot
    • (archive footage)
    • (as Captain George Preddy Jr.)
    Paul Tibbets
    Paul Tibbets
    • Self - B17 Bomber Pilot
    • (archive footage)
    • (as Captain Paul Tibbets)
    Winston Churchill
    Winston Churchill
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    • (uncredited)
    Adolf Hitler
    Adolf Hitler
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    • (uncredited)
    Franklin D. Roosevelt
    Franklin D. Roosevelt
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • David Jakubovic
    • Writer
      • Anthony Buzzetti
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      The closing credits include the statement, "George Preddy is still the 7th highest ranking ace in Air Force history."

      Preddy is actually the 6th highest ranking ace in Air Force history. He ranks 7th among US fighter aces of ALL services with one US Navy pilot surpassing his total.

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    1/10
    usual brainwash
    They dropped bombs on civilians' heads. Does that make heroes or criminals out of them? Well, it all depends on who wins the war. Only that is the truth.
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    • gordocooper
    • Oct 25, 2020

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    • Release date
      • May 21, 2020 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • WW2 Heroes of the Sky
    • Production company
      • Lou Reda Productions
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      2 hours
    • Color
      • Color

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