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...
27 days 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...
3 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...
3 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....
4 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...
5 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...
7 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...
8 months ago • 3 min read
#VeteransDay Veterans Day - Why Their Stories Matter Today is Veterans Day. For so many, that means a day off of work or the opportunity to get some extra work done around the house. But for a small number of us, it means focusing on those who served our country—especially those who gave their lives so that we may live freely today. But what is the best way to honor what they did for us? How can we ensure that their sacrifice was not in vain? Today, that question is more relevant than ever....
9 months ago • 2 min read
BONUS CONTENT! The Development of the F4U Corsair! Last week, I released a massive documentary on the entire service life of the F4U Corsair! It was a huge undertaking, but the finished production tells the entire story of this beautiful and doubted warbird. Now, I'll show you the research that went into that video for this newsletter! In case you missed it, you can watch it here: BEHIND THE SCENES: To start with, let's take a look at some of the developmental communications and documents...
9 months ago • 3 min read