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The Metal Detector

An Austrian retiree's discovery of a B-17 leads to a surprising, heart-warming journey.

Aired 11/17/2023 | Rating TV-G

The Metal Detector

The Metal Detector

Special | 27m 10sVideo has Closed Captions

An Austrian retiree's discovery of a B-17 leads to a surprising, heart-warming journey.

Georg is an Austrian retiree whose mother witnessed the crash of an Allied B-17 near their home during World War II. When he takes up metal detecting to find the wreckage, a growing fascination leads him on a heartfelt mission that will bring a group of international strangers together for surprising emotional adventure.

Aired 11/17/2023 | Rating TV-G

The Metal Detector

The Metal Detector

Special | 27m 10sVideo has Closed Captions

Georg is an Austrian retiree whose mother witnessed the crash of an Allied B-17 near their home during World War II. When he takes up metal detecting to find the wreckage, a growing fascination leads him on a heartfelt mission that will bring a group of international strangers together for surprising emotional adventure.

Aired 11/17/2023 | Rating TV-G

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