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In this episode of Rosie the Reviewer, we’re joined by Masters of the Air stars Bailey Brook and Kai Alexander, who brought to life the characters of Sergeant Charles K. Bailey and Sergeant William Quinn. Get the inside scoop on their experience portraying WWII airmen, discover the thrilling story of the Comet Line and its daring escape routes, and hear all about the behind-the-scenes details that went into bringing these real-life stories to the screen. Grab your parachute and join us for an action-packed conversation!
Listen to the audio-only version here.
Masters of the Air Trailer
Last Best Hope Documentary
To prepare for this episode, we read Peter Eisner’s book The Freedom Line, but also watched this incredible documentary about a downed airman and the brave young women who helped him make it back home.
Book Rec by Sam and Maartje
The Freedom Line by Peter Eisner is a powerful account of the underground escape network that helped hundreds of downed Allied airmen evade capture in Nazi-occupied Europe. Focusing on the real-life journey of pilot Bob Grimes and the civilians—many of them women—who risked everything to guide men like him to freedom, Eisner brings urgency and intimacy to a lesser-known chapter of WWII. With vivid storytelling and meticulous research, the book shines a light on the Comet Line and figures like Andrée de Jongh, whose bravery defied impossible odds. It’s not just a story of survival—it’s a tribute to ordinary people who became quiet heroes. Tense, human, and unforgettable.
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