Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
In 1943, the United States Army Air Forces faced its greatest test. From the grueling officer candidate schools in Miami Beach to the deadly skies over Schweinfort, this documentary uses newly restored film and newsreels to tell the story of the 2.5 million service members who fought for freedom.
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In 1943, the United States Army Air Forces faced its greatest test. From the grueling officer candidate schools in Miami Beach to the deadly skies over Schweinfort, this documentary uses newly restored film and newsreels to tell the story of the 2.5 million service members who fought for freedom.
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