TIL - The famous B-17 crash landing scene in "Tora Tora Tora" wasn't old stock footage. The aircraft used during the filming experienced an actual landing gear failure and the emergency landing was recorded by the film crew. Since no one was injured they decided to use the footage in the movie.

https://aerovintage.com/tora.htm
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