The 100th Bomb Group is one of the most famous of the Second World War earning the nickname 'The Bloody Hundredth'. In fact, the experiences of the 100th Bomb Group will be featured in the upcoming war drama Masters of the Air (2024). But where did their legend come from?

The 100th was not statistically noteworthy. They won numerous awards, but other groups won more. They didn’t fly the most missions, drop the most bombs, or even suffer the most casualties. In this video, IWM Curator Dr Hattie Hearn examines the real history of 'The Bloody Hundredth'.

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