The Bloody 100th and Gale Cleven

Apple TV is currently running a miniseries called Masters of the Air. This program depicts the exploits of the 100th Bomb Group of the 8th Air Force (also known as the “Bloody 100th”) during World War II. I have watched several episodes of the series, and the flying and action sequences are amazing; however, as with most drama series like this, some artistic license is taken with the historical aspects of the events depicted. Today I hope to give a more accurate account of the events. For the True Hero today, I would like to present one of the squadron commanders of the Bloody 100th.