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Shady Lady

Shady Lady

HistoryDocumentaryDrama
2012, Movie
This is the epic story of a B-24 'Liberator' bomber aircraft called 'Shady Lady', that took off from Darwin, Australia, on Friday, 13th August 1943, on what was at that time, the world's longest ever attempted bombing mission. Under the command of 'Doug' Craig, 'Shady Lady' set off with 10 other aircraft to attack the oil refineries at Balikpapan, Borneo. With the target hundreds of miles behind enemy lines, this was an audacious attempt to strike back at the Imperial Japanese Army. 'Shady Lady' survived intense tropical thunderstorms, serious turbulence, heavy enemy antiaircraft fire and was chased by Japanese Zero fighters - but never made it back to base. 'Shady Lady,' after 16 hours and 35 minutes in the air, ran out of fuel and was crash-landed in a salt-pan, in the remotest part of Northern Australia. Local support from the Aborigines and a massive rescue mission amazingly saw 'Shady Lady' - fly again.
Country: United Kingdom
Director:
Tristan Loraine
Cast:
Michael Dorn,
Andrew Harwood Mills,
Jim Alexander,
Robert Harley Wainwright
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Tristan Loraine
Director
Michael Dorn
As Narrator
Andrew Harwood Mills
As Captain Bob Horn
Jim Alexander
As Lt. Colonel Miller
Robert Harley Wainwright
As RAAF Group Captain
Shaun Morton
As Flt. Lt. Burr
Jonathan W. Colby
As 2nd Lt. John B Nash
Andrew Adler
As Flying Officer Ruston

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"Shady Lady" is a gripping documentary that tells the remarkable true story of a B-24 Liberator bomber aircraft and its brave crew, who embarked on a daring mission during World War II. Defying all odds, they survived treacherous weather, fierce enemy fire, and even a zero-fighter attack, but their journey took an unexpected turn when they were forced to crash-land in a remote salt-pan. With the help of the local Aboriginal community, this incredible tale of resilience and determination unfolds as the crew fights to repair their damaged plane and return home. This inspiring documentary takes you on a thrilling journey that you won't soon forget.

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