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The author, who is also the screenwriter pictured is quoted as saying. The filming of eight air force veterans started back in 2011 and has been continuing through today. The masters of the air miniseries will be the companion to tom hanks and steven spielberg. Americas bomber boys who fought the air war against nazi germany by donald l. Mighty eighth air force museum new georgia encyclopedia. Popular 8th air force books share book recommendations. Miller, phd masters of the air the mighty eighth the skies of europe featuring a private event history in flight. Masters of the air, produced by steven spielberg and tom hanks, will run as. The command serves as air forces strategic global strike, one of the air components of united states strategic command usstratcom. The tiny print and comprehensive detail would make slow going for someone just trying to get a general overview of the eighth air force. The mighty eighth chronicles the testimony of the pilots, bombardiers, navigators, and gunners who daily put their lives on the line.

Steven spielberg and tom hanks are combining to produce a 10 hour hbo series on the mighty eighth air force based on the book, masters of the air, written by don miller. The pair has the rights to donald l millers book masters of the air. Miller, the nineepisode limited series follows the story of. The new series, called masters of the air, would explore the aerial wars of the men known as the mighty eighth, using donald l. However, the most likely name will be masters of the air. Masters of the air the national wwii museum new orleans.

It was titled as the masters of the air but has now been changed to the mighty eighth as they were affectionately called because as their incredible and distinguished service and reputation spread across the whole of europe and in newsreels home and abroad. The air war in europe as told by the men who fought. The friendly invasion, masters of the air, the mighty eighth. Oct 12, 2019 based on the 2007 book masters of the air. Updated hbos masters of the air wwii miniseries filming. Hbos the mighty eighth an update, its getting close. The mighty eighth, an epic recount, exclusive apple tv and based on the gripping events us airmen faced. This is a book for the serious aviation history reader.

Miller is a seasoned veteran of the national wwii museums educational travel program, having led soldout tours on normandy, the battle of the bulge, and the mediterranean. In 1941 the raf fought a desperate battle of survival against the luftwaffe over. The most remarkable and most popular account of wwii aviation depicts the 8th from its arrival in britain in 1942, to its spread across the country to operate from over 40 bases, on the way to becoming the largest air unit ever committed to battle. As american bombers are picked off one by one, their mission becomes very clear. What other book might you compare masters of the air to and why. Donald miller talked about his book masters of the air. Another wwii series from steven spielberg and tom hanks is.

Millers book of the same name, the show will follow american bomber pilots of the u. The film will focus on the air war and bombing campaign over nazi germany and will feature the missions of one particular squadron air force the mighty eighth. Jul 23, 2014 steven spielberg and tom hanks are combining to produce a 10 hour hbo series on the mighty eighth air force based on the book, masters of the air, written by don miller. Five miles above the earth and deep behind enemy lines, eleven men inside a bomber known as the flying fortress fight for their lives against swarms of enemy german fighters. Just like in band of brothers and the pacific, there will be interviews of the actual veterans featured either before or after each episode. The friendly invasion, masters of the air, the mighty. Soon to be a major television event from apple tv, masters of the air is the riveting history of the american eighth air force in world war ii, the story of the young men who flew the bombers that helped bring nazi germany to its knees, brilliantly told by historian and world war ii expert donald miller. From its inaugural mission on july 4, 1942, until ve day, the eighth air force lost more men than did the entire united states marine corps in all its campaigns in the pacific. By purchasing your admission tickets online, you save 10% off your purchase when you shop in the museum gift store simply print your order confirmation and bring it. Americas bomber boys who fought the air war against nazi germany are the inspiration for this program. The series will air in 2015 and be similar to previous hbo. Eighth air force, with headquarters at barksdale afb, in the bossier city shreveport, louisiana, metro area, supports u.

Americas bomber boys who fought the air war against nazi germany, the series will focus on the enlisted men of the eighth air force, according to the. Masters focuses the aerial wars through the eyes of enlisted men of the eighth air force known as the men of the mighty eighth who brought the war to hitlers doorstep. Eighth air force is one of two active duty numbered air forces in air force global strike command. Mighty eighth air force hbo miniseries steve snyder, author. The series will air in 2015 and be similar to previous hbo shows band of brothers and the pacific, but cost 2 to. Masters of the air will tell the impressive military story of the 8th air force, or the mighty eighth as they were called more affectionately once their reputation of distinguished service spread across all of europe. The beautiful countryside and stately manor homes give. The mighty eighth is a 10part miniseries by spielberg and hanks. Nov 07, 2019 however, the most likely name will be masters of the air.

Oct 11, 2019 based on the nonfiction book masters of the air. Americas bomber boys who fought the air war against nazi germany, and while hbo originally had the. The bestselling book responsible for dubbing the u. Apple launches inhouse studio with band of brothersthe. Masters of the air is an upcoming war drama miniseries based on the actions of the eighth air force of the united states army air forces during world war ii. Apple launches inhouse studio with band of brothers. Much of the authors research was done at the mighty eighth air force museum where this event was held. Sequel to band of brothers and the pacific master of. Jul 08, 2016 in this video i play, b17 the mighty eight while discussing the book, masters of the air, the inspiration for an upcoming hbo mini series by tom hanks and steven spielberg which looks at the 8th. Americas bomber boys who fought the air war against nazi germany was selected to serve as the foundation for hbo. The official subreddit for the upcomming hbo epic miniseries. Strategic commands task force 204, providing onalert, combatready forces to the president. Superb history of the eighth air force and its combat operations in world war ii.

The mighty eighth story is told in full what did you love best about masters of the air. His passion for the men of the eighth air force creates an emotional. It is headquartered at barksdale air force base, louisiana. Steven spielberg and tom hanks to produce masters of the. Rumours are circulating in the film industry that new hbo mini series masters of the air, focusing on the missions on the mighty 8th american air squadron, could be partially filmed at manston airport an american film source told the thanet gazette. Masters of the air is a story of life in wartime england, in bombedout london, and in the. Oct 22, 20 it would be called masters of the air and it is based on the book of the same title by donald miller. Its the third part of their trilogy which includes band of brothers and pacific.

Share news or talk about the book, masters of the air. Tom hanks has turned his office into what looks like an eighth air. Oct 11, 2019 masters focuses the aerial wars through the eyes of enlisted men of the eighth air force known as the men of the mighty eighth who brought the war to hitlers doorstep. The latest on hbos upcoming wwii miniseries about the mighty eighth. The latest on upcoming wwii miniseries about the mighty eighth. Marine corps in the pacific campaign of world war ii. Known for launching 2,000 bombers and another 1,000 fighter aircraft on a single mission, the mighty eighth had 17. Masters of the air spielberg hanks army rumour service. The book can be purchased at the mighty eighth museum in savannah or from the museums website. In this video i play, b17 the mighty eight while discussing the book, masters of the air, the inspiration for an upcoming hbo mini series by tom hanks and steven spielberg which looks at the 8th.

Masters of the air national museum of the mighty 8th air force. If just one book about the mighty eighth is bought, this is definitely the one. In east anglia, many airmen fell in love with british girls they met in the local pubs, and over 45,000 american servicemen brought home english brides after the war. There has been talk of the miniseries title being changed to the mighty eighth, writer john orloff said in a recent interview that this is not true and that the mighty eighth will not be the title. Jan 18, 20 the new series, called masters of the air, would explore the aerial wars of the men known as the mighty eighth, using donald l. Located in pooler, just minutes from downtown savannah on interstate 95, the mighty eighth air force museum is a nationally significant military history museum that documents the role of the eighth air force in the defeat of nazi germany during world war ii 194145. Exclusive update on hbos masters of the air wwii miniseries. One of the sites being looked at for filming is raf manston as it is quite historical. Masters of the air national museum of the mighty 8th air. Reports of a third world war ii based miniseries in the same vein as band of. Purchase your admission tickets to the national museum of the mighty eighth air force. Masters of the air is a story, as well, of life in wartime england and in the german prison camps, where tens of thousands of airmen spent part of the war. Millers book of the same name, the show will follow. The 3rd spielberghanks hbo ww2 mini series has been in.

This excellent resource is a remarkable history of the air force. Masters of the air is a story of life in wartime england, in bombedout london, and in the tiny hamlets these brash young americans completely transformed. In january 20, hbo confirmed it was developing the miniseries, based on donald l. Steven spielberg and tom hanks to produce masters of the air. Eighth air force as the mighty is back again in a revised edition. Another wwii series from steven spielberg and tom hanks is on.

Masters of the air is an upcoming war drama miniseries based on the actions of the eighth air. Americas bomber boys who fought the air war against. Americas bomber boys who fought the air war against nazi germany by miller, donald l. Eighth air force who, on a daily basis, risked flying at 25,000 feet in freezing air. Arranged pretty much chronologically, the book is not a quick read by any means. Jul 01, 1970 the bestselling book responsible for dubbing the u. It ends with a vivid description of the grisly hunger marches captured airmen were forced to make near the end of the war through the country their bombs destroyed. Share news or talk about the book, masters of the air join create post. He has reportedly read millers book masters of the air more than six times. Freeman, combat crew by john comer, black thursday. Soon to be featured in a new steven spielbergtom hanks produced hbo series the mighty eighth follow up to band of brothers and pacific based on the book masters of the air by donald l.

We actually arent too sure when the name change happened but, masters of the air, the wwii companion piece to band of brothers and the pacific, now has the official title of the mighty eighth. Masters of the air spring 2018 by the national wwii. This is the dramatic oral history of the army air corps and the newly created eighth air force stationed in britain, an army of hardfighting, hardplaying flying men who suffered more fatalities than the entire u. The official subreddit for the upcoming hbo epic miniseries, the mighty eighth. Lincolnshire in england has received a visit from aviation advisers associated with a new world war ii miniseries from. I have been a keen fan of gerald astor since i first read his book operation iceberg. This book puts the daylight precision bombing operation into a historical context. What we know so far about apple tvs masters of the air. It is considered the third installment of the band of brothers and the pacific set of world war ii miniseries.

Masters of the air spring 2018 by the national wwii musuem. The series is projected to run about eight episodes long, with production. The mighty eighth, an epic recount, exclusive apple tv and based on the gripping events us airmen faced during the saturation bombing campaign. Located in pooler, just minutes from downtown savannah on interstate 95, the mighty eighth air force museum is a nationally significant military history museum that documents the role of the eighth air force in the defeat of nazi germany during world war ii. The eighth air force lost more men in the war than the u. The eighth air force air forces strategic 8 af is a numbered air force naf of the united states air forces air force global strike command afgsc. It covers the mighty eighth from its inception all the way through the war. Millers masterful storytelling brings to life the air bases, landscape, and history of east anglia. It would be called masters of the air and it is based on the book of the same title by donald miller. Ww2 miniseries masters of the air switches to apple tv.