Our military veteran hosts, (one an aviator) engage in an exploration of the celebrated historical series, Masters of the Air, zeroing in on the perspective of a former combat pilot and Naval Aviator veteran.

The episode features the history behind these iconic films, interesting facts, and discussions on the Hollywood classics inspired by history. This session specifically focuses on the World War II experiences of bomber crews, their strategic decisions, and the challenges they faced. Hear the hosts unravel the facts and dramas around the various missions, squads, characters, monumental incidents, and the daring ‘Bloody one hundredth’ squadron.

The episode is not just centered around the historical reality but dives deeper into the psychological understanding of the crewmen’s lives and their moments of unimaginable danger.

🎥For a further dive into Majors Egan and Cleven watch our video here

Intro: 0:00
Watch with History: 1:38
Masters of the Air Overview: 2:04
Impact of the Hundreth Bomber Group: 10:16
Bloody 100th Reputation and Reality: 26:44
Dealing with combat and superstition: 33:06
How the Bloody 100th Got its Name: 39:27
Regensburg and Munster Raids: 41:08
Why a book on the 100th?: 43:33
Legacy of the Men of the Century: 46:56
Nose Art: 48:15
Spirit of the WW2 Aviators: 51:08