The Mighty Eighth

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besilarius

August 29, 2015, 08:12:09 AM
https://www.thevintagenews.com/2015/08/29/hbos-the-mighty-eighth-an-update-its-getting-close-500-million-budget/

HBO is trying to do a Band of Brothers for the bomber offensive.
I am sure that it will be done tastefully and honorably by Spielberg and Hanks.  Recall the TV show, 12 O'clock High, and even that movie.  Very episodic, not sure how well a lengthy treatment like BOB could be done.
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JasonPratt

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August 29, 2015, 10:34:22 AM
BoB (and its spiritual sequels) was pretty episodic in tracing the history of its characters. I see no particular problems. I wonder if my GrandUncle John will be a character.  :coolsmiley: (Youngest pilot to pass the B-17 exam, so probably also the youngest to start flying a tour.)
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