‘Masters of the Air’ Miniseries Is Must-See TV for Aviation Buffs

Apple streaming show, based on the 2007 book, chronicles the heroics of World War II B-17 missions.

Thursday, February 22, 2024 at 05:28 PM ET

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Masters of the Air follows the Eighth Air Force’s 100th Bomb Group during World War II. [Courtesy: National Archives and Records Administration]

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"Masters of the Air" is a new Apple TV miniseries from Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks, detailing the WWII experiences of the 100th Bomb Group, emphasizing historical and aviation accuracy.
Aviation experts Taigh Ramey and David Littleton served as technical advisers, providing crucial guidance on B-17 operations, training actors on flight controls and crew roles, and ensuring period authenticity.
The production went to extreme lengths for accuracy, constructing full-sized B-17 replicas, meticulously researching missions, and utilizing CGI for realistic combat, aiming to portray the grim reality and emotional toll on airmen.

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Unless you have been living under a rock for the past month, you have probably heard about Masters of the Air, the miniseries streaming on Apple TV. This much-anticipated World War II drama premiered on January 26.

For history and aviation buffs, this is must-see programming. The series, based on the 2007 book of the same name by Donald L. Miller, chronicles the experiences of the 100th Bomb Group, part of the Eighth Air Force in England during the war. For those who swoon at the sight and sound of a Boeing B-17, this is something you will want to watch. Several times.