10 Good Men: The Final Story of the B-17 Big News and New Showings Added Some big news for you guys in this one! First off, in case you missed it, the term "historian" is apparently being used very loosely these days! Perhaps you might recognize this face. I was lucky enough to be featured in History Channel's new series, Modern Marvels: WWII. The special three-part series premiered this past week and finished up on Monday! Although they still have some work to do, I am thrilled to see the...
21 days ago • 3 min read
How bad is it? AI "Slop Docs" are altering history. Who could have ever imagined that generative AI would be used for such immoral and negative purposes? Well, pretty much everyone. For the past two years, anyone who consumes history content online has been dealt an ever-increasing flow of AI-generated "history" content. I use quotations over the word "history" because this content is anything but historical. One of the many AI "Slop Doc" channels, producing 40-minute "documentary"-style...
about 1 month ago • 4 min read
the most confused battlefield in history THE BATTLE OF THE CORAL SEA "Without a doubt, May 7, 1942, vicinity of Coral Sea, was the most confused battle area in world history." - U.S. Vice Admiral Duckworth I just released only my second YouTube video in the last two months. Let's talk about why it has taken so long and what has gone into making it. These two productions have taken weeks because they have both been a part of a single massive project—an all-encompassing documentary on the...
about 2 months ago • 4 min read
Where to watch the final b-17 story 10 GOOD MEN | New Screenings Added! Whew... *wipes sweat from head* I'm not going to lie to you guys. This is some really hard work. Haha. But it will be worth it if we can tell this story! After weeks of effort, I am happy to announce some fantastic new screening locations and dates for 10 Good Men! It is important to remember: typically, the "film" industry is dominated by a handful of studios that produce whatever they want. And Hollywood is not exactly...
4 months ago • 3 min read
Where to watch the final b-17 story 10 GOOD MEN | World Premiere and First Screening Dates Set! The first screening dates for 10 Good Men are officially set! After weeks of effort, we finally have the first locations and dates for 10 Good Men showings. We are working hard to book more, and in the coming weeks, we expect to double or triple the current list of showings. But for now, I want to make sure all of you have the list of events, especially the World Premiere ticket link! Here is the...
4 months ago • 3 min read
The announcement: Three years of interviewing veterans has led to this. In case you missed it, last week I officially announced the first feature film from TJ3 Productions: 10 Good Men. After three years of hard work hunting down and interviewing the last surviving World War II aviation veterans, I am proud to announce the flagship documentary of that endeavor. This film will seek to tell the story of the B-17 Flying Fortress and the men who flew it. Specifically, 10 good men who flew it....
5 months ago • 4 min read
BONUS CONTENT! The P-61 Black Widow - Behind the Scenes! Last month, I released a new documentary covering the P-61 Black Widow, one of the most unappreciated aircraft of the war. In today's newsletter, I will cover some bonus content that did not make the cut for that video! In case you missed it, here is a link to watch: BEHIND THE SCENES: To begin, let's take a look at some of the nose art on P-61 Black Widows from across the war. I was a little perplexed at why these night fighters had...
6 months ago • 3 min read
BONUS CONTENT! The Most Brutal Gun Camera Footage I Have Seen... In December, I was browsing X (Twitter) and I located a post by a friend that I had begun to follow. His name was @Hw97Karbine and his account had quickly become one of my favorites for his original and often rarely-seen archive clips. In addition, he often added great write-ups to his posts that set historical context and insight into his great footage. hw97karbine @hw97karbine No. 607 Squadron RAF Supermarine Spitfire Mk VIII...
8 months ago • 3 min read
The FINAL SBD Dauntless gunner? The Last Veteran of a Legendary Aircraft Let me tell you about my good friend - Richard "Dick" Miralles. I have gotten to know quite a few World War II veterans in the past three years of my work. But perhaps none of them was closer to me than Dick Miralles - a former SBD Dauntless gunner with Air Group 11. This plane is the famous dive bomber that won the Battle of Midway and helped to turn the tide in the Pacific. Dick came to our attention in 2022 when we...
9 months ago • 3 min read