Hollywood and the Air Force in WWII at Richard D. Gardner Library | Explore Warren

 

Hollywood and the Air Force in WWII at Richard D. Gardner Library

Wednesday, November 4, 2026 -
6:00pm to 7:00pm

The new film "Jimmy," set to open in theaters November 6, will feature Hollywood actor Jimmy Stewart's real-life career as a pilot in WWII.

Explore the military careers of Jimmy Stewart and Clark Gable, and view Gregory Peck lead the 918th Bomb Group into Germany in the Oscar-winning film 12 o’clock High. An Academy award winning actor known as a leading man in films such as It's a Wonderful Life and the Glenn Miller Story, Stewart was also nominated for an Oscar in the Army Air Force recruiting film Winning Your Wings. Stewart also served as Commander of the 445th Bomb Group completing 20 bombing missions and retiring as a Brigadier General.   

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