A Wing and a Prayer | |
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Written by | Boaz Dvir |
Directed by | Boaz Dvir |
Starring | |
Narrated by | William Baldwin |
Music by | Boaz Dvir and Bob Cubbage |
Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
Production | |
Producer | Boaz Dvir |
Cinematography | Boaz Dvir and Tim Sorel |
Running time | 60 minutes |
Original release | |
Release | April 5, 2015 |
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A Wing and a Prayer is a 2015 PBS documentary by Boaz Dvir. The film predominantly covers the story of American pilot Al Schwimmer and his covert operation to deliver weapons to the Israeli Army prior to and during the 1948 Arab–Israeli War. It was first released on PBS to coincide with the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II.[1]