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The Thousand Plane Raid

"This was the day the Allies turned the blitz on Hitler"

1969-07-15 Adventure 1hr 33m

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.

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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.

  • Released
    1969-07-15
  • Revenue
    n/a
  • Budget
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  • Runtime
    1hr 33m
  • Genre
    Adventure, War
  • Status
    Released
  • Language
    English
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Boris Sagal
Director
Donald S. Sanford
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Cast

Christopher George

Christopher George

Col. Greg Brandon
J.D. Cannon

J.D. Cannon

Gen. Palmer
Gary Marshall

Gary Marshall

Wing Cmdr. Taffy Howard
Michael Evans

Michael Evans

Group Commander
Gavin MacLeod

Gavin MacLeod

Sgt. Kruger
Ben Murphy

Ben Murphy

Lt. Archer
Bo Hopkins

Bo Hopkins

Capt. Douglass
Tim McIntire

Tim McIntire

Lt. Quimby
Barry Atwater

Barry Atwater

Gen. Conway
Ivor Barry

Ivor Barry

RAF Officer (uncredited)

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