wb
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Post by wb on Jun 9, 2024 14:16:11 GMT -6
Wondering if anyone has watched the new series about the 8th air force called "Masters of the Air" and if so, what was your take on it? I believe its a Tom Hanks / Steven Spielberg production and portrays the story of the B-17 bomber crews during WW2 in Europe.
Articles I had read about it before it was released claimed it would tell the story of the flyers much like "Band of Brothers" did for the infantry. I just finished watching it recently and while it was good, it just didn't seem to have the same overall quality as Band of Brothers did. I have a real interest in old warbirds and the 8th in general and was really looking forward to this series, but it came off a little weak.
If you've seen it, what did you think?
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Post by karmaftmfw on Jun 9, 2024 15:09:59 GMT -6
Wondering if anyone has watched the new series about the 8th air force called "Masters of the Air" and if so, what was your take on it? I believe its a Tom Hanks / Steven Spielberg production and portrays the story of the B-17 bomber crews during WW2 in Europe. Articles I had read about it before it was released claimed it would tell the story of the flyers much like "Band of Brothers" did for the infantry. I just finished watching it recently and while it was good, it just didn't seem to have the same overall quality as Band of Brothers did. I have a real interest in old warbirds and the 8th in general and was really looking forward to this series, but it came off a little weak. If you've seen it, what did you think? The problem is when they made BoB, they absolutely set the bar so high, I don’t think anything could come close again. I remember when the Pacific came out I was so excited, and while it was very good, it was no BoB. But, I am looking forward to the Masters of the Air though and the B17 is my favorite aircraft so anything associated with it is an automatic win in my book. |
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Post by wb on Jun 10, 2024 12:32:48 GMT -6
I too am a huge fan of the B-17 and try to make a point to go see them when they come to air shows at Spirit in Chesterfield. There's something about those big radial engines that produce a sound that is best described as motor music. 36 cylinders producing a total of 4800 hp is something to be seen and heard.
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Post by Red Deathy on Jun 10, 2024 15:52:08 GMT -6
I watched the series recently, the scenes featuring bombing raids and aerial combat were exciting and well done. Overall it was a big let down, I was expecting more considering the pedigree of those behind making it. I thought it was disjointed and it often failed to hold my attention to the point where I'd fall asleep. That never happened while watching BOB or The Pacific multiple times. 4/10
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