UNLIKE the fictional, "for profit" version of this story by Nancy Spielberg, called Above and Beyond, THIS documentary is spot on! It includes all the players Jewish and Non, that led to the inception of the Israeli Airforce. Mr Dvir also makes sure to mention the involvement of "Charlie Winters", a non Jew, who spent 18 months in prison, the only contributor who went to jail, who without the use of his B17 bomber aircraft, it has been said, that Israel might not exist today!
"A Wing and a Prayer" also has the only interview of the great Al Schwimmer, the "father of the Israeli Airforce" and the man who organized the whole event. Sadly Al passed away prior to the release of this film. I'm sure he would be very proud of the efforts and accuracy of Mr Dvir's film.
Thank the heavens for film maker Boaz Dvir for preserving and promoting the factual legacies of all the brave persons involved with the creation of the Israeli Air Force and the creation of the State of Israel.
A must see for all Jews, Non Jews, history buffs, or anyone that loves a "Rocky-esqe" movie where the underdog comes out on top!