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B-17 Flying Legend |
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During World War II America fought a fearsome battle over the skies in
Europe. It was a decisive moment in the history of the world. Much was at
risk. From 1942 to mid 1944, Germany had the advantage: experience, years
preparing for the inevitable air war, and great engineers behind extremely
well designed machines. One plane however, was to overcome all of these odds
and prove that persistence was a much greater power than fear.
This airplane was the B-17 Flying Fortress, and the legacy it leaves behind
is unmatched in the history of aviation. B-17 Flying Legend examines the
importance of World War II's most famous airplane, and raises awareness
about the importance of keeping the remaining B-17s flying for generations
to come.
This documentary covers the history of the airplane, from early designs to
the outbreak of war, and the stories of bravery behind the faces of the men
who flew them. It contrasts the past by also focusing on today's struggles
to keep these flying museums in operation. Unless awareness is created to
help with this preservation, in the near future B-17s will only be found in
static displays.
Almost 13,000 B-17s were built during the war. Sixty years later only 13
still fly. It is important to capture the history of the men behind these
flying machines while they are still alive. It is also important to capture
images of these machines while they still exist.
LENGTH: 211 minutes of content
ORDER CODE:JM20240DVD
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