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Forum: Military Aviation

17th Mar 2024, 12:45

Replies: 210

Masters of the Air

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Posted By GlobalNav

Perhaps the series didn’t have the literary or...

Perhaps the series didn’t have the literary or cinematic excellence some of us expected or hoped for.

I was hoping to be reminded how men in their teens and twenties courageously accomplished...

Forum: Military Aviation

17th Mar 2024, 12:39

Replies: 210

Masters of the Air

Views: 48,732

Posted By GlobalNav

One of a few living 8th Air Force B-17 pilots

I had the privilege of meeting a WWII B-17 pilot yesterday who flew missions over Germany. Dick Nelms is 101 years old. Friendly, humble and lively. Same age as my father would have been. As I...

Forum: Military Aviation

7th Feb 2024, 00:05

Replies: 210

Masters of the Air

Views: 48,732

Posted By GlobalNav

Yeah something about "Over-paid, over-sexed, and...

Yeah something about "Over-paid, over-sexed, and over here, (again)."

Forum: Military Aviation

6th Feb 2024, 16:54

Replies: 210

Masters of the Air

Views: 48,732

Posted By GlobalNav

Perhaps, but keep in mind you’re viewing from a...

Perhaps, but keep in mind you’re viewing from a moving platform and seeing closing speeds of 600+ mph. And from the crewmen’s perspective, they were coming fast and furious.

Forum: Military Aviation

27th Jan 2024, 03:41

Replies: 210

Masters of the Air

Views: 48,732

Posted By GlobalNav

Well, the presents it as sort of a debate between...

Well, the presents it as sort of a debate between biased crewmembers, from their personal point of view, not a scientific analysis. The Brits, disrespectfully claiming that daylight bombing is...

Forum: Military Aviation

14th Jan 2024, 02:50

Replies: 210

Masters of the Air

Views: 48,732

Posted By GlobalNav

Well, without prejudging, I think Spielberg and...

Well, without prejudging, I think Spielberg and Hanks have a gtreat track record and as a veteran and son of one appreciate the respect with which they treat the subject.

Forum: Military Aviation

7th Dec 2023, 15:15

Replies: 210

Masters of the Air

Views: 48,732

Posted By GlobalNav

Well, if that’s the intent, then it is completely...

Well, if that’s the intent, then it is completely out of tune with the book, and even with the Band of Brothers mini series. To appreciate the effort, the suffering and sacrifice, the uncertainties...

Forum: Military Aviation

6th Dec 2023, 20:06

Replies: 210

Masters of the Air

Views: 48,732

Posted By GlobalNav

I recommend the book, though, not dramatized, but...

I recommend the book, though, not dramatized, but all too real, even painful to consider completely what these young airmen experienced. Proud of that they accomplished what they did.

Forum: Military Aviation

6th Oct 2023, 23:41

Replies: 210

Masters of the Air

Views: 48,732

Posted By GlobalNav

I’ve read the book, a very long book, a very good...

I’ve read the book, a very long book, a very good book. But there are many very difficult to read parts. It’s the fullest story of the Allied Air War I know of, including the bravery, the...

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