Connecting the dots: Intricate link between Apple TV+'s 'Masters of the Air' and 'Band of Brothers' revealed

‘Masters of the Air’ revolves around the 100th Bomb Group and their bombing missions over Germany
PUBLISHED FEB 27, 2024
A still from 'Masters of the Air' (Apple TV+)
A still from 'Masters of the Air' (Apple TV+)

LONDON, ENGLAND: Apple TV's ‘Masters of the Air’, based on Donald L Miller's book, is connected to ‘Band of Brothers’, a 2001 American war drama miniseries.

Directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga, Dee Rees, Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck, and Tim Van Patten, ‘Masters of the Air’ highlights the challenges faced by the 100th Bomb Group, nicknamed the Bloody Hundredth, during the Second World War.

How is ‘Masters Of The Air’ related to ‘Band Of Brothers’?

William Quinn is forced to make some tough decisions in 'Masters of the Air' Episode 3 (Apple TV+)
William Quinn is forced to make some tough decisions in 'Masters of the Air' Episode 3 (@Apple TV+)

‘Masters of the Air’ is described as a companion series to the acclaimed miniseries ‘Band of Brothers’ and ‘The Pacific’. All three shows, produced by Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg, examine the Second World War from the viewpoint of various American military units.

‘Band of Brothers’ follows the story of Easy Company, a parachute infantry regiment, as they participate in various campaigns on the Western Front throughout Europe during the Second World War.

On the other hand, ‘Masters of the Air’ centers on the 100th Bomb Group unit and their intense bombing missions over Germany and other enemy territories during the Second World War.

While 'Masters of the Air' is not directly connected to 'Band of Brothers' in terms of storyline or characters, there are some indirect connections and references that tie the two series together.

In ‘Band of Brothers’ Episode 2, the 100th Bomb Group conducted missions to support the invasion of Normandy, also known as D-Day. Easy Company from ‘Band of Brothers’ and the 100th Bomb Group from ‘Masters of the Air’ were both stationed in England at the same time during the Second World War.

How to stream ‘Masters of the Air’?

Glen Cleven lands safely in Africa as he reunites with John Egan (Apple TV+)
Glen Cleven lands safely in Africa as he reunites with John Egan (@Apple TV+)

‘Masters of the Air’ is an Apple Original and can only be streamed with an Apple TV+ subscription.

Subscribe to the platform to watch the series. Apple TV+ offers an ad-free streaming experience, allowing you to immerse yourself fully in the narrative without any distractions.

The base price of Apple TV+ is $9.99 per month. For this fee, viewers gain access to the platform's full library of original series and movies.

Apple TV+ also offers a 7-day free trial before paying the monthly subscription fee.

‘Masters of the Air’ is now streaming on Apple TV+

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