INTERVIEW: The True Stories Behind Masters Of The Air Why Wars Happened History podcast

INTERVIEW: The True Stories Behind Masters of the Air

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Apple’s Masters of the Air shows the air war — but the real story is even darker.

John Orloff (Band of Brothers, Masters of the Air) takes us behind the scenes of the 100th Bomb Group: the brutal missions, impossible survival rates, and the hidden history that shaped the series.

⏱ Timestamps

00:00 Introduction to John Orloff and His Work

00:34 The Art of Scene Cuts and Structure

01:41 Developing Masters of the Air

02:48 Historical Accuracy and Research

05:12 Challenges of Portraying Real Events

07:23 Realism in Masters of the Air

09:13 The Harsh Realities of Air Combat

19:16 Psychological Toll on Airmen

26:58 The Morality of WWII Pilots

27:32 Training Differences Between American and German Pilots

28:40 The Scale of American Manufacturing in WWII

31:03 The Evolution of Bombing Strategies

34:20 The Journey of Masters of the Air

37:09 Future Projects and Challenges

38:49 Battlestar Galactica and Other Ventures

41:56 Concluding Thoughts and Future Hopes

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