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In this episode of 'Talk with History', hosts Scott and Jenn review the Apple TV Plus miniseries 'Masters of the Air'. They explore how closely the show portrays the historical realities of the experiences of World War 2 B-17 bomber crews. They delve into the complexities of flying planes, the psychological pressures the soldiers endure in combat and the resounding aviation concepts passed down to subsequent generations. They also touch upon the relevance of superstitions in the aviation world and the hidden meanings behind nose art.

Jenn, a former US Navy aviator, provides her insightful perspectives throughout the episode.

The Bedford Boys podcast link

0:00 Masters of the Air Watch with history

00:05 Introduction to the Podcast and Hosts

00:31 Appreciation for Listener Reviews and Feedback

00:48 Discussion on the Bedford Boys Episode

02:00 Introduction to the Main Topic: Masters of the Air

03:45 Insights into the Life of a Pilot

04:58 Jenn's Personal Experience as a Naval Aviator

07:45 Historian Bias

09:57 The Setting

10:07 The Impact of the Hundredth Bomber Group

11:31 Differences between WWII ground warfare and air warfare

14:45 Challenges of flying in a B17

23:21 Training to be a POW

24:28 The Importance of Sharing Information

25:17 The Bloody Hundredth: Reputation and Reality

27:59 The Unpredictable Nature of Combat

29:59 Dealing with combat and the role of superstition in aviation

33:14 The Importance of Checklists in Aviation

36:45 LT Rosenthal

38:39 The Munster Raid and how they got their name

40:05 Why a book about the 100th?

41:40 Larger-than-life stories

43:39 The Legacy of the Men of the Century

45:22 The Impact of Nose Art and Personalization on Morale

48:31 Conclusion: The Masters of the Air

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