(History, 1×42 min & 1×56 min.) The award-winning doc reveals how and why the U.S. Navy trained 15,000 aircraft carrier pilots in the safe waters of Lake Michigan during WWII. During the training, more than 100 fighter planes sunk to the bottom of the lake. The recovery and restoration of these rare warbirds is also captured.
Distributor: The Television Syndication Co. (TVS)
Pitch Perfect: “Heroes on Deck tells the fascinating inside story of one of the U.S. Navy’s ingenious training operations for its aircraft pilots, whose service led to victory in WWII. It will appeal to a wide audience, especially those interested in World War II, the military and aviation buffs.” —Mary Joyce, VP, International Sales
