Filmed Moments Before Destruction: The Incredible Story Behind B-24 “Brief”

This iconic wartime footage is among the most recognisable of the Second World War: a B-24 Liberator on a bombing run, its wing sheared off in an instant, plunging toward the ground in flames—the moment preserved by a combat cameraman. But while those scenes are widely known, the story behind them is not. Join us as we examine that famous footage in detail and explore the mysteries within. Who was at the controls? Where was the aircraft headed, and what was its ultimate fate? Most importantly… did anyone make it out alive? Creating these videos is a lot of work, and it would not be possible without your support. If you like our work, you can help us with a regular or one time payment: • Support us via Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/BattleGuide • One Time Support: https://battleguide.co.uk/support Newsletter: If you want to keep your finger on the pulse of what the team at Battle Guide have been getting up to, why not sign up to our monthly newsletter: ⁠https://battleguide.co.uk/newsletter Links: • Podcast: https://battleguide.co.uk/podcast • Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BattleGuide Sources: • Will Bond Image: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573150679032 • WW2 Prisoners of the Japanese Files - https://catalog.archives.gov/id/2123836 • War Crimes Trial : Inoue Sadae & Tada Tokuchi, Mar 28, 1949 - https://catalog.archives.gov/id/6997375 • CC BY 4.0 B24 Model by KojfDiscord@SketchFab General Sources: • US National Archives (NARA) • Geolayers3 Credits: • Research: Shane Greer, Sophie Rebairo & Geoffrey Roecker • Script: Shane Greer, Sophie Rebairo & Dan Hill • Narration: Dan Hill • Editor: Shane Greer • Production & Thumbnail Design: Linus Klaßen • Music & Sound Effects: Shane Greer • Dubbing: Lydie Moreno & Julius Houben