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"Jimmy," set to release on November 6, introduces audiences to the World War II military service of Hollywood actor James "Jimmy" Stewart. While widely remembered for his storied acting career, known for roles in It's a Wonderful Life and Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, Stewart was an accomplished bomber pilot who flew 20 combat missions over Nazi-occupied Europe with the Eighth Air Force. He served as the commander of the 453rd Bomb Group, flying Consolidated B–24 Liberators, and later spent nearly three decades in the Air Force Reserve, retiring as a brigadier general. To mark the film's release, the Dallas-based Commemorative Air Force (@CAF1957) is highlighting Stewart's legacy during its Aviation Discovery Fest on November 6 and 7 at Dallas Executive Airport. Visitors will be able to see Diamond Lil, the CAF’s B–24 Liberator. As the only flying B–24A left in the world, the aircraft is a rare surviving example of the bomber type that Stewart and his fellow airmen flew during the war. Film director Aaron Burns noted that the CAF provided critical technical assistance to the production to ensure the aircraft's history was accurately portrayed. Check the comments for a link to the full story on our website, including links to the event webpages.