Where is the new Apple TV+ war series Lords of the Air?
What is the plot of Masters of the Air?
The war drama by Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks will consist of nine episodes.
It is based on the book of the same name by Donald L. Miller and is a tribute to the brave men of the American Eighth Air Force who helped defeat Nazi Germany in World War II.
It follows the men of the 100th Bomb Group, also known as the “Bloody Hundred” due to the heavy casualties they suffered as they bombed Germany and fought in horrendous conditions 25,000 feet in the air.
Some were shot down and captured, some were wounded or killed, and some were lucky enough to make it home.
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Who is in the cast of the series?
The stellar cast includes Austin Butler (Elvis) as Major Gail Cleven, Barry Keoghan (Banshee of Inisherina, Saltburn) as Lieutenant Curtis Biddick and Ncuti Gatwa (Doctor Who, Sex Education) as Second Lieutenant Robert Daniels.
Where does Masters of the Air take place?
The mighty American Eighth Air Force was sent to bases in eastern England during World War II, known as the “Friendly Invasion.”
Between 1942 and 1945, 50,000 American troops served at 18 air bases in Norfolk, including Horsham St Faith, Old Buckenham, Rackheath, Wotton and Thorpe Abbotts, the latter home to the 100th Bomb Group.
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Where was the series filmed?
Despite being based in Norfolk, the $250 million film was shot in Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire.
When will Masters of the Air be released on Apple TV+?
The first two episodes will premiere on Apple TV+ on January 26, 2024 and continue weekly through March 15.