The Thousand Plane Raid 55 years old
This was the day the Allies turned the blitz on Hitler
In 1943, Colonel Greg Brandon, stationed at an United States Army Air Forces 8th Air Force, 103rd Bomb Group base in England, repeatedly attempts to persuade superiors that massive daylight bombing will hasten the end of World War II. In spite of the mission's extreme difficulty, his plan is finally put into effect against a German aircraft factory. During preparation for the raid, Brandon alienates his men by insisting that normal bombing operations continue. His disdain for cautious Lieutenant Archer and brash RAF Wing Commander Trafton Howard further antagonizes his associates, including his girl friend, WAC Lieutenant Gabrielle Ames. When his bomber crashes the morning of the mission, Brandon boards a bomber manned by Archer and Howard. During the effective air raid, he is impressed by Archer's courage and Howard's judgment.
Credits
The Thousand Plane Raid Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Bo Hopkins He was 27, now 82 years old | as Capt. Douglass |
| Ben Murphy He was 27, now 82 years old | as Lt. Archer |
| Laraine Stephens She was 27, now 83 years old | as Gabrielle |
| Christopher George He was 38, 52 years old when he died | as Col. Greg Brandon |
| Michael Evans He was 48, 87 years old when he died | as Group Commander |
| J. D. Cannon He was 47, 83 years old when he died | as Gen. Palmer |
| Gavin MacLeod He was 38, now 93 years old | as Sgt. Kruger |
| Gary Marshall He was 5, now 60 years old | as Wing Cmdr. Taffy Howard |
The Thousand Plane Raid Crew
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| Boris Sagal as Director. He was 45 (57) years old when He died | Directing |
| Donald S. Sanford as Screenplay. He was 51 (92) years old when He died | Writing |
| Ralph Barker as Novel. Ralph Barker was 51 (93) years old when Ralph Barker died | Writing |
The Thousand Plane Raid (55 years)
This was the day the Allies turned the blitz on Hitler
- Release day: Tuesday, July 15, 1969
- Runtime: 93 minutes