Part Three
- Episode aired Feb 2, 2024
- TV-MA
- 48m
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8.6/10
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The group participates in its largest mission to date - the bombing of vital aircraft manufacturing plants deep within Germany.The group participates in its largest mission to date - the bombing of vital aircraft manufacturing plants deep within Germany.The group participates in its largest mission to date - the bombing of vital aircraft manufacturing plants deep within Germany.
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- TriviaThe Regensburg-Schweinfurt mission was carried out on August 17, 1943, and was - as described by author Donald Miller - "the biggest, most disastrous American air operation up to that time." Major Gale Cleven's cool-headed actions under intense fire during the raid were of particular significance, and would be documented in a Saturday Evening Post article (written by Lt. Col. Beirne Lay) published later that year. Austin Butler, who plays Major Cleven, was born 48 years to the day after the Regensburg-Schweinfurt mission, on August 17, 1991.
- GoofsThe B-17s were shown dropping a full bomb load. In reality, for a long range mission like this one, a B-17 could only carry a ludicrously small bomb load of between two (2 x 2000lb) and eight (8 x 500lb) bombs.
- Quotes
Maj. John 'Bucky' Egan: I don't know how you flew that thing all the way to Africa, but you couldn't make the runway. It's right there. Huh?
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PART 3
In the two-episode premiere of Masters of the Air, it is difficult to predict if Cleven, Egan, and Biddick will survive the entire war due to the lack of detailed knowledge about each man's history. However, the episode "Part Three" provides a good reason to ponder the lack of knowledge. Despite Cleven and Egan's uncertainty about Curt Biddick's whereabouts, the audience is certain. In the opening episodes, Biddick manages to avoid a deadly crash-landing and ends up with friendly people on the coast of Scotland. In the episode, the 100th Bomb Group, led by Lt. Roy Frank Claytor, successfully bails out of a plane that is going down fast. However, Biddick's attempt to steer his downed plane and save his co-pilot's life is thwarted by a highly placed tree cover, and the plane blows up midway through the episode. Barry Keoghan is bid adieu to the immensely talented actor, who is off to deal with his burgeoning film career. Chapter 3 involves a dangerous "three-punch combo" mission to Africa, aiming to bomb Regensburg for the longest time over German territory and deepest into Germany. Major Bowman announces the plan, which involves three task forces flying together and then splitting, allowing only one squadron to defend. The first squadron will refuel, while the second squadron will drop bombs on Schweinfurt. Instead of turning back, they will fly to Africa in Telergma, aiming to confuse the Germans while the Americans bomb sites with precision. Major Egan (Callum Turner) volunteers to fly in Captain Cruikshank's fort as a reserved commander pilot, despite being in the back seat. The 100th is "tail-end Charlie," meaning their squadron is at the end of the most dangerous place. Major Kidd leads the 418th, Major Veal leads the 349th, and the 351st squadrons are in the high position. Colonel Neil 'Chick' Harding orders the 100th to fly alone without cover or air support, causing chaos. Extra fighters stop the Germans from coming back for a second offensive. Quinn is held at gunpoint by resistance fighters in Germany-occupied Belgium. After jumping out of the plane, he lands safely and meets a girl who identifies as an American. She finds her father, who alerts her to the resistance. They explain that he can either turn himself in to the Germans, be placed in a prisoner camp, and survive the war, or escape back to England. If caught, he will be executed as a spy.
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