The Longest Day - Page 2

ringring · 2012-08-06, 03:32 PM

Originally Posted by Grognard

Brigadier General Jimmy Stewart, check him out. Big time actor, big time WW2 Vet.

Yep, iirc he was tail gunner in flying fortresses ..... I think

I take it back ....

a real hero, he had to fight the US authorities to go to the action and when he did it was a pilot in liberators and as a commanders ....... I recall he remained in the US Air reserve for many years after the war..

Aslo --- David Niven .... took part in the Normandy operation as liaison between US and British forces ... I don't reall a Normaldy film tho, he did do some 'propaganda' type films during the war

Grognard · 2012-08-06, 03:36 PM

Originally Posted by ringring

Yep, iirc he was tail gunner in flying fortresses ..... I think

Actually a pilot, squadron commander, and more. He was superb, link provided:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Stewart

Edit: Just for emphasis, I rarely call someone "The Man"... Jimmy Stewart IS "The Man"... I have tons of respect for him.

2ndEdit: Just saw your edit...

Greeniegriz · 2012-08-06, 03:50 PM

This thread has official taught me more than any other.

Cheers.

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Piper · 2012-08-06, 03:54 PM

Originally Posted by ringring

Aslo --- David Niven .... took part in the Normandy operation as liaison between US and British forces ... I don't reall a Normaldy film tho, he did do some 'propaganda' type films during the war

Niven starred in the Powell and Pressburger epic A Matter of Life and Death which although being a '46 film and having not a great deal to do with the war as such is worth a watch by anyone who likes their oldies.