Product Description Using vibrant, thrilling hi-def aerial photography, Gray Eagles shows the reunion between humble WWII Mustang ace Jim Brooks and the historic plane February, that after 60 years, he never thought he would see again. Inspired by the flood of memories that were triggered by this unimaginable encounter, the 87-year old pilot finally breaks his silence, sharing his stories and experiences of war with the grandchildren who never thought they'd hear them. The survival of history depends on the passing along of first-hand accounts. Gray Eagles shows how a long lost friend in the guise of a plane inspired one man to share his.
Filmmaker Chris Woods' interviews with Brooks, his grandchildren, and other airmen who were touched by the Mustang's historic role, are cut together to create a compelling narrative to accompany the stunning photography. The raw wartime photos of the ace and the Mustang in their prime add depth and visual impact to this memorable, emotional, and powerful film.
Gray EaglesApril 17, 2010 George(Hillsboro) A lot of thought went into the production. Great memories. Passed it around to many flyers.
Quality Production, Genuine SentimentApril 16, 2010 J. D. Best, author(Arizona) If you have any interest in P-51s or WWII, this short documentary is a must-have for your home library. The film follows a WWII P-51 ace as he attends a gathering of Gray Eagles with his grandchildren. My father died in the cockpit of a P-51 flying out of Imo Jima, so this documentary had special significance for me. Even if you did not have a relative that flew P-51s, this is a great tribute to the brave men that won WWII. It is also highly entertaining.
Another great benefit is that for each copy bought, the Gray Eagles donates another copy to an educational Institution. I bought copies for my father's grandchildren to help them appreciate their grandfather's sacrifice. Gray Eagles is a worthy organization that deserves our support.
Wonderful Very MovingMarch 26, 2010 C. H. Milbert(Albany, NY) This video was very good .. We have shared it with our parents and friends . Well worth purchasing .. Very touching .
Grey Eagles DVDMarch 22, 2010 Gary Ploense(Normal, Ill) This is a great story, It's a wonderful salute to those who gave so much!!!!!
Excelent DVDMarch 19, 2010 Walter Martin(South Carolina) This is a high quality video with some of the best in-flight pictures of a P-51 Mustang I have ever seen. The story line is very good and I connected with the family of Jim Brooks on a personal level. My father flew B-24 and B-29 bombers in WW2. I visited the only flying B-29 with my dad once and video taped it myself. I also was able to connect on a different level too. I've flown in the back seat of a P-51 on two occasions and the statement in the video that you can't fully understand what it's like unless you have been there and done it is very true. I am also a licensed aircraft mechanic and I've worked on a P-51 so I connected on that level as well.
This is an excelent video on many levels and it is one of the prized DVDs in my colection. I highly recomend it to any "Warbird" enthusiast. A heart felt "Well Done" to Chris Woods and his crew.
