MASTERS OF THE AIR

[JOMiller]

What has become of Tom Hanks' 8th Air Force flick, Masters of the Air"?
I've not heard anything about it in quite some time.

Help,
Owen Miller

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[martin_sam_2000]

Last I heard it was picked up by Apple TV but I haven't heard any details about release dates. It happened right around the time they snagged Greyhound as well.

Sean

[JOMiller]

Yes, I have seen and enjoyed Greyhound. It's not heavy on aircraft,
but I enjoyed it. Masters of the Air has been around for ten years or
so. Someone has to know something......

Here's the latest I can find with Google....

http://www.mcall.com/entertainment/movi ... story.html

Owen

[AirJimL2]

A little bit of information can be found on the "We Have Ways" podcast.

https://play.acast.com/s/wehaveways/dayofdays

Jim

[Tourist-51]

It sounds like they finally were ready to get into pre-production when Covid happenned.
Hopefully they can pick up and continue in a few months.

[Avnut]

I read the book and am very much looking forward to the series...someday. I remember that the series was announced way back in the January 2015 issue of "Flying".

[Thomas_Mac]

https://www.nme.com/news/tv/no-time-to- ... 778457?amp

This claims filming is starting in March.

[p51]

I still haven't heard of a single warbird contracted to take part...

[wendovertom]

I still haven't heard of a single warbird contracted to take part...

And they have not contacted Wendover for the most realistic training base set ever! LOL

Tom P.

[p51]

I read on a movie forum they're casting in the Oxford area for 18-30 years old men and getting ready to build sets:
https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/19108108.first-look-set-tom-hanks-spielberg-tv-show-filmed-oxfordshire/
I've also seen this, which someone claims was being trucked to a filming location. Anyone have a clue about this?

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[JohnB]

The UK is in the midst of another stringent Covid lockdown which is undoubtedly delaying things.

[BritHarvardDriver]

All systems go on this movie, Covid notwithstanding.

Primary filming is at former RAF Abingdon, now known as Dalton Barracks. Replica B-17s have broken cover, and locals report new control tower and other buildings erected on set.


https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/19213 ... shire-set/

I have a mole inside, and at least 3 replicas have been built, and purists will be impressed by the attention to detail.

[Spitty]

Wonder if they have the extra wide B17 fuselage interior shots that seem to crop up in movies?

[jtramo]

$10 says it’s filmed edited and released before Top Gun Maverick.

[sandiego89]

....and at least 3 replicas have been built, and purists will be impressed by the attention to detail......

I am sure we will be able to find SOMETHING to nitpick....tire tread pattern, wheel well paint, antenna placement.....