Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum contributed to feature film

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force contributed to a feature film being released on Friday, Nov. 6 about actor Jimmy Stewart, who was a combat pilot with the Eighth Air Force in World War II.The makers of Jimmy consulted with the Mighty Eighth Museum, gathering historical research, archival resources and expertise from the Pooler museum.Stewart was an Oscar winner and an experienced pilot when he joined the Eighth Air Force in 1941 and flew 20 missions over Europe. He served until 1945, having been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross (twice), the Air Medal (four times), and the French Croix de Guerre.He served as a reservist for the U.S. Air Force for 20 years, eventually retiring at a Brigadier General in 1968.