Gauntlet of Fire
Episode 1 · 1966-09-09
- Drama
- War & Politics
Episode overview
The 918th Group has just finished 21 missions in the 30 days since May 1, 1944. They have been bombing for Operation Point, the lead up to Operation Overlord, the invasion of Normandy. A 10 day leave is authorized then cancelled and instead they are assigned to fly the Overleaf missions, dropping leaflets all over the French coast. Everyone is exhausted from Gallagher on down. General Pritchard tells General Britt that they need all groups in the air. Britt explains he only has two flyable Groups left, 918th & 966th, he has used the 82nd to replace men & aircraft for the other Groups. Later at Wing, General Britt explains to Gallagher that this could be the ""real thing"". Gallagher says he has heard that before. Britt also tells Gallagher that the G-3 is moving up and the position could go to Gallagher if he wants it. On the first ""Overleaf"" mission to Youreville, they get hit by flak and Pat Barstow's ship gets shot down. Back on the ground, Lieutenant Col. Christy is upset over losing
Season 3 episodes
1. Gauntlet of Fire1966-09-09
2. Massacre1966-09-16
3. Face of a Shadow1966-09-23
4. Fortress Weisbaden1966-09-30
5. A Distant Cry1966-10-07
6. Practice to Deceive1966-10-14
7. The All-American1966-10-28
8. The Pariah1966-11-04
9. The Fighter Pilot1966-11-11
10. To Seek and Destroy1966-11-18
11. Burden of Guilt1966-12-02
12. The Ace1966-12-09
13. Six Feet Under1966-12-16
14. The Duel at Mont Sainte Marie1966-12-23
15. Graveyard1966-12-30
16. A Long Time Dead1967-01-06
17. The Hunters and the Killers1967-01-13
