THE SECRET OF D-DAY’S LEAD PLANE: LOST, FOUND, AND FLYING AGAIN

Cinemavixion Review

This documentary chronicles the remarkable journey of the C-47 aircraft 'That's All, Brother,' the lead plane in the D-Day invasion. After a chance discovery in a scrapyard in 2015, following decades of obscurity, a dedicated crew embarked on a three-year mission to restore this historic piece of aviation history. The film delves into the aircraft's wartime service, its miraculous survival, and its hazardous transatlantic journey to honor fallen soldiers. It highlights the passion of the restorers and the Commemorative Air Force's role in its salvation, culminating in an ambitious dream to fly over Normandy on the 75th D-Day anniversary. The narrative emphasizes the untold history of this iconic plane and the heroes associated with it, posing the question of whether this fragile, 75-year-old machine can truly be brought back to the skies for a final, poignant tribute.