Masters of the Air
During World War II, U.S. Army Air Force airmen risk their lives flying B-17 "Flying Fortress" heavy bombers from England to destroy Germany's ability to continue the war with the 100th Bomb Group, a brotherhood forged by courage, loss, and triumph.
- Metascore72
- 2024-2024
- 1 season
- Apple TV+
- Action & Adventure, Drama, Documentary
- TV-MA
During World War II, U.S. Army Air Force airmen risk their lives flying B-17 "Flying Fortress" heavy bombers from England to destroy Germany's ability to continue the war with the 100th Bomb Group, a brotherhood forged by courage, loss, and triumph.
Season 1 Episode Guide
9 Episodes 2024
Episode 1
Part One
Fri, Jan 26, 2024 62 mins
1943. Best friends, US Army Air Corps bomber pilots Majors Gale "Buck" Cleven and John "Bucky" Egan have been posted to the 100th Bomb Group in England, flying B-17 bombers. Cleven will be a squadron commander, Egan the group's air exec. The 100th Bomb Group will be part of the allied air offensive against Germany and nothing can prepare Cleven and Egan for what lies ahead.
Episode 2
Part Two
Fri, Jan 26, 2024 55 mins
The 100th bombs German U-boat pens in Norway. With the help of Lt. Crosby's navigating, a damaged B-17 struggles to get back to Britain.
Episode 3
Part Three
Fri, Feb 2, 2024 48 mins
The group participates in its largest mission to date - the bombing of vital aircraft manufacturing plants deep within Germany.
Episode 4
Part Four
Fri, Feb 9, 2024 52 mins
Lt. Rosenthal joins the 100th just as one of its crews reaches a milestone. The U-boat pens at Bremen become a target for the second time.
Episode 5
Part Five
Fri, Feb 16, 2024 53 mins
The next mission signals a significant shift in the 100th's bombing strategy. Crosby receives a promotion, but it comes with a high price.
Episode 6
Part Six
Fri, Feb 23, 2024 61 mins
Rosie and his crew are sent to rest at a country estate. Crosby meets an intriguing British officer at Oxford. Egan faces the essence of Nazi evil.
Episode 7
Part Seven
Fri, Mar 1, 2024 49 mins
The prisoners of Stalag Luft III attempt to connect with the outside world. Berlin becomes the 100th's primary target. Rosie makes a crucial decision.
Episode 8
Part Eight
Fri, Mar 8, 2024 51 mins
Crosby prepares for D-Day. The POWs wonder how the Allied landing will affect their fate. Tuskegee pilots attack targets in Southern France.
Episode 9
Part Nine
Fri, Mar 15, 2024 78 mins
Nearing the end of the war, POW's endure a harrowing journey across German territory while Rosie uncovers a shocking discovery.
