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Heroes of the Sky: The Mighty Eighth Air Force (2020): Cast

Heroes of the Sky: The Mighty Eighth Air Force (2020) movie poster

Heroes of the Sky: The Mighty Eighth Air Force is a 2020 historical documentary directed by David Jakubovic, starring Ryon Thomas as Paul Tibbets, Bruce Kennedy and Rory Gilbert. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes.

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Heroes of the Sky: The Mighty Eighth Air Force (2020) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 28m (88 min)
Director
David Jakubovic
Genres
Documentary , History , War
Original language
English
Studio
Lou Reda Productions
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Heroes of the Sky: The Mighty Eighth Air Force About?

The premise of Heroes of the Sky: The Mighty Eighth Air Force without spoilers.

This film chronicles the experiences of the airmen of the Mighty Eighth Air Force during World War II, a pivotal force that significantly impacted the Allied war effort. Featuring rare archival footage, audiences are immersed in the dangerous missions flown over Nazi-occupied Europe. Witness the intense dogfights with Luftwaffe pilots as these brave men drop bombs on Germany, marking their presence with distinctive vapor trails across the skies. It's a revealing look at the true story of this vital unit.

Heroes of the Sky: The Mighty Eighth Air Force Themes & Keywords

· 10 tags
  • airplane coming down
  • burning airplane
  • world war two
  • aviation
  • bombing
  • warplane
  • risky job
  • airplane shot down
  • exploding airplane
  • reenactment
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Cast & crew

Heroes of the Sky: The Mighty Eighth Air Force Cast & Characters

Ryon Thomas leads the cast as Paul Tibbets, with Bruce Kennedy as Narrator (voice) and Rory Gilbert as Captain George Preddy. Directed by David Jakubovic.

From the director

More from David Jakubovic

One more film directed by David Jakubovic: Heroes of the Sky: The Mighty Eighth Air Force.

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Heroes of the Sky: The Mighty Eighth Air Force Also Known As

8 alternative titles, including “WW2 Heroes of the Sky” and “Heróis do Céu x Hitler”.

Also known as
  • WW2 Heroes of the Sky
  • Heróis do Céu x Hitler
  • 하늘의 영웅들: 최강 제 8공군
  • 空中英雄：美国第八航空队
  • Mighty Eighth - Im Cockpit der Alliierten
  • Taivaan sankarit: Mighty Eighth Air Force
  • 無敵の翼：アメリカ第8航空軍
  • 空中英雄：美國第八航空隊

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Heroes of the Sky: The Mighty Eighth Air Force FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Heroes of the Sky: The Mighty Eighth Air Force, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Heroes of the Sky: The Mighty Eighth Air Force?

Heroes of the Sky: The Mighty Eighth Air Force runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

When was Heroes of the Sky: The Mighty Eighth Air Force released?

Heroes of the Sky: The Mighty Eighth Air Force was released on May 21, 2020.

Who directed Heroes of the Sky: The Mighty Eighth Air Force?

Heroes of the Sky: The Mighty Eighth Air Force was directed by David Jakubovic.

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Who is in the cast of Heroes of the Sky: The Mighty Eighth Air Force?

Heroes of the Sky: The Mighty Eighth Air Force stars Ryon Thomas as Paul Tibbets, Bruce Kennedy as Narrator (voice) and Rory Gilbert as Captain George Preddy.

Does Heroes of the Sky: The Mighty Eighth Air Force have a post-credit scene?

No. Heroes of the Sky: The Mighty Eighth Air Force has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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