Inside a B-17, with Dr Hattie Hearn - Masters of the Air Special!

As a tribute to Robbie's late father, this week the boys look back at his favourite film - the 1953 Ealing Studios masterpiece 'The Cruel Sea'. Often cited as one the the best war movies from that golden age of 1950s British cinema. Directed by Charles Frend, based on Nicholas Monsarrat's book and starring Jack Hawkins, Donald Sinden, and Denholm Elliot, the film documents the wartime service of a Royal Navy corvette and her crew during the battle of the Atlantic. Brutal, hard-hitting, and timeless, join us to find out why we love this film so much.Check out www.fightingonfilm.com for more!We are thrilled to be partnered with warfaremedia.net who have an incredible range of Cold War posters! Use the code FoF20 at check out at for a huge 20% discount. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fighting-on-film. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we zip up our vault suit and venture out into the wastelands, as we cover Amazon Prime's smash hit 'Fallout' series. Based on the very popular series of games. We talk Sterling SMGs, Power Armour, and go gaga over Goggins!Use the code FoF20 at check out at warfaremedia.net for a huge 20% discount on Cold War posters!Check out our website at www.fightingonfilm.com Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fighting-on-film. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we finally get round to finishing our review of Masters of the Air, we discuss the show's finale and share our thoughts on the series as a whole. Will it have the same impact as Band of Brothers did 20 years ago? Will there be more shows like this? We also read out some of our wonderful listener's takes on the series and see if they lined up with our thoughts! Join us as we pull on our bomber jackets one last time!Check out our website - www.fightingonfilm.com Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fighting-on-film. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are back from our short break as we bring you our thoughts on Alex Garland’s 'Civil War', which sees a group of photojournalists attempting a road trip to DC amidst an ongoing American civil war. The film throws the audience in at the deep end but it becomes clear that the war has broken out between a corrupt president and breakaway states. Join us as we delve into the movie's themes and how it tackles a civil war in modern America. www.fightingonfilm.com Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fighting-on-film. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we round up episodes 7 and 8 of Masters of the Air. Buck and Bucky come to terms with captivity in Stalag Luft 3, Rosie and the rest of the crews at Thorpe Abbotts prepare for intensive raids on Berlin and we meet the Tuskegee Airmen! Join us as we delve into the penultimate episodes of the series...www.fightingonfilm.com Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fighting-on-film. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we are joined by Supporting Actor Chris Richards, to talk about his time working on Masters of the Air. From working with Dale Dye to reacting to reacting to imitation B17s. Chris shares all about his experiences on set... Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fighting-on-film. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we cover 'Zone of Interest', directed by Jonathan Glazer, a masterfully-crafted film which on the surface examines daily family life against the back drop of Auschwitz concentration camp. Through the mundanity of everyday life the horrendous work of Rudolf Höss (Commandant of the camp) and its impact on his family is explored. How can you live a normal life, ignoring the horror just feet away behind your garden wall? Join us as we discuss this important and affecting film.www.fightingonfilm.com Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fighting-on-film. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week MOA hits us with 3 concurrent plotlines, we follow Eagan on the ground in Germany, Rosie at a 'Flak House' and Crosby attending lectures in Oxford. Join the boys as they dive in and dissect this week's episode of Masters...www.fightingonfilm.com Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fighting-on-film. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This very special episode comes from inside a B-17 Flying Fortress with Dr Hattie Hearn of the American Air Museum at IWM Duxford! We talk Masters of the Air, the real history behind the show, the most dangerous position in a Fort and much, much more! Join us for this special episode.www.fightingonfilm.com Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fighting-on-film. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week the 100th carry out a controversial raid on Munster, already battered and broken from almost daily missions. Will the crews ride their luck again? Join us as we take you through episode 5 of Masters of the Air!www.fightingonfilm.com Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fighting-on-film. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.