20 missions over Germany? Anyone who read any books about the Eight Air Force or “mighty 8” know that you are 60/40 ratio , going to die on 1 mission alone.
The US Air Force took more casualties than both the Army and Marines COMBINED. I know Jimmy S played lanky characters but he has brass balls.
My top 3 western is still Liberty Valance. Lee Marvin was a US Marine who survived Iwo JIma and Stewart who survived 20 missions..amazing.
Lee Marvin was wounded at Saipan. He is buried at Arlington.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lee_Marvin