Question 1

How does the Boeing 757 compare to the Me 262 in speed and range?

Accepted Answer

The Boeing 757 had a maximum speed of 659 mph and a range of 3900 NML, while the Me 262 had a max speed of 560 mph and a range of 650 miles. The 757 could easily outrun and outclimb the Me 262.

Question 2

What 'Quantum Leap' element was added to the story?

Accepted Answer

A 'Quantum Leap' element was purposely added to give the story more surprises, and the actors state their surprise several times.

Question 3

What uniform patch error appears in the film?

Accepted Answer

Two U.S. Army soldiers wearing Army Combat Uniform camp pattern wear the subdued US flag patch with the blue field on their left shoulder with the flag flying forward. In reality, the flag is worn on the right shoulder with a reversed field.

Question 4

What spelling mistake appears in the film's laptop menu?

Accepted Answer

At about 5:36, passengers open their laptops and see a web-based menu with an option 'Sattelite TV,' which is misspelled (satellite has one 'T' and two 'L's).

Question 5

How does the film address the historical inaccuracy of the Me 262 appearing in 1942?

Accepted Answer

The film addresses it by having the crew realize they are not in their own timeline after finding out Dunkirk was a disaster. One pilot comments that the Germans shouldn't have jets yet, making the date irrelevant.

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