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I'm General Kirby.
I recognize you, sir.
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I want to go directly
to the command post.
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You will not notify anyone to let them know
we are here. But,sir! - I'll vouch for these men.
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I'm General Kirby.
SAC Inspector General.
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This is an ORI. A no-notice
operational readiness inspection.
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In seven minutes you will receive a message from
Strategic Air Command Headquarters.
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to carry out a
simulated emergency war order.
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Proceed exactly as you would
in a war-time situation.
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Sir, I'm Colonel Farr, Vice Commanding.
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May I contact Colonel Brooks?
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Not until the order comes in.
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Until then, no one is to be notified.
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(PHONE RINGS)
Carry on.
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Sorry, can't talk to you now.
Call back in ten minutes.
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♪ Music ♪
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'This is Jumble, with a Silver Flash
message for Moonbeam in six parts.'
♪ Music ♪
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♪ Music ♪
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'Break-break.'
♪ Music ♪
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♪ Music ♪
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'Authentication time
is 12/0545 Zulu.'
♪ Music ♪
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♪ Music ♪
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Colonel Brooks.
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Do you wanna act on this?
No, not now. Later.
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Flashlight 35, Sgt Pitudy. Its known ETA is 2030 Zulu.
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It's General Kirby. I want to talk
to General Hewitt, SAC HQ, Omaha.
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It's Kirby, sir. At Carmody.
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Doesn't look too good so far.
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Do you have the bombing scores?
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Uh-huh.
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How many aborts?
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No, that's not good.
I'll get back to you.
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Command Post? Yes, sir?
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The moment Colonel Caldwell finishes the
briefing, send him up to me. Yes, sir
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Gentlemen, if you'll go right
through there, please.
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If we ever received an order to go,
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the first step would be to make sure
the order was authentic.
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That it does come from the President.
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The code which tells us that
is inside this red box.
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The box is never locked. There isn't
time to scramble around for a key.
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However we've taken
precautions. Colonel Moore?
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(ALARM BLARES)
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Thank you.
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You'll notice I called my duty
controller before I opened the box.
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Did Gen Hewitt explain our two-man policy?
Yes.
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That's the way it is
all the way down the line.
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The men on duty here are required to wear sidearms.
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If one man attempted to open that box
alone... he wouldn't get very far.
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Gentlemen, follow me over here, please.
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Right around here.
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This is our primary alerting system for transmitting
the order down throughout Gen Hewitt's command.
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Let's assume I'm going to transmit
the order to go to war.
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When I pick up this red phone
I'll be in contact with every SAC base in the world.
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Colonel?
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(BEEPING)
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This is Jumble with the communications check.
The time is 1750 Zulu.
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Acknowledge on my count of five
One, two, three, four, five.
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That's how long it would take all combat units to
receive ans acknowledge the execution order.
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They would have 30 seconds to decode
and prove the order was authentic.
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In 15 minutes or less, bombers would be on their
way to specific positive control points outside enemy radar.
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They would not continue on to their targets
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unless they receive a coded message which
corresponds to codes carried in the aircraft.
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When various members of each crew
working individually have properly decoded the message,
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and arrive at the same answer,
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Than, and only than will they proceed.
Gentlemen, if you'll follow me over here please.
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Right over there.
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A certain percentage of our aircraft are
always in the air on alert training.
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They could also be ordered
on to their targets immediately.,
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Lord Beresford, select one of the
planes from our status board, please.
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Er. Bozo 23.
Bozo 23
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You picked a B-52 flying off the coast of
North Africa approximately 5,000 miles away.
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Let's again assume this is the order to go to war.
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Bozo 23, this is Jumbo
Give me a recheck on your fuel reserve.
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"Roger, Jumbo. Bozo 23. Adequate
fuel for destination and alternate."
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Roger, listening, out.
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As soon as he authenticated the order
he'd be on his way.
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Any questions?
This has been most impressive.
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"Roger, control, affirmative."
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How are you doing down the hall, Caldwell?
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Fine, sir. I'm soaking up a lot of
knowledge. Good. Sit down. Thank you.
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Do you know George Brooks,
Wing Commander at Carmody?
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Yes sir, I checked him out on B-52s when I was instructor pilot.
Would you say he Is he a pretty good officer?
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In my opinion Sir, Yes, One of the best.
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That's what I thought, or I wouldn't made him Wing Commander.
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It's just about the toughest job in SAC and he didn't have what it takes.
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Caldwell, I yanked you out of the London
embassy for a job here in HQ.
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I realize you've hardly been here long enough to get you barrings.
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but nothing anyone does in SAC means a thing unless
every one of our wings is combat-ready.
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Yes, sir.
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You want the wing commander's job at Carmody?
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I certainly do, sir.
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I believe from your past performance
in SAC, you can handle it.
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You'll get your orders today.
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Thank you, sir.
Good luck. Thank you.
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(PHONE BUZZES)
Go ahead.
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Is this the London operator?
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I'm trying to get through
to Mrs James Caldwell.
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Good. Thank you.
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Jim l Oh, how wonderful
to hear your voice.
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Is everything alright?
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Everything's great. In fact -
Jim, the spinet has finally arrived.
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You know why it took so long to catch up with us?
It was shipped from Zurich in April,
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eight months after we bought it.
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Then on to Oslo and it arrived two days after you
were transferred back to London.
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Victoria, listen. I've got a wing.
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Oh, Jim, how wonderful
I'm so happy for you.
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You remember Hollis Farr,
my co-pilot in Korea.
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He's Vice Commander, my right hand.
How's that for luck?
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That's Marvelous!
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Jim, I'll be on my way
as soon as I can sublet the flat.
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By the way, where is this wing?
Omaha?
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No. Near San Francisco.
San Francisco?
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Most of the things we own
are on their way to Omaha.
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Well the heck with our things,
I can get along without them.
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I just can't find anyone beautiful
enough to send out the laundry.
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♪ Music ♪
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Well, you don't look half bad for an old man
who's been living it up on champagne and caviar.
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There's nothing like a tour of duty in Europe
to broaden a man's education.
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You haven't changed a bit.
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Well, shall I summon the battle staff
to your palatial new office.
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Better know what I'm talking about first.
That's a good idea. I'll take you to your house.
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I'd rather stay at the BOQ till
Victoria gets here. Alrighty.
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Col Farr. I have the Wing Commander
with me. We're on our way to BOQ.
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Get a red-phone hooked up there
right away. Thank you.
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Well, now, tell me about Victoria.
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I struck gold, Hollis. Pure gold.
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Jet Noise.
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Well, so you finally wangled your way
back into the flying business. Hu
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It took four long years. They'll have to
blast me out of SAC this time.
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Hollis,
what happened to George Brooks?
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George got clobbered by an
operational readiness inspection.
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The ORI. I thought he was doing
just fine till then.
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Too rough for him, eh?
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It's not quite the same as when the inspector went
around in white gloves looking for dust.
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They don't give you any notice, you know.
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A plane lands and out steps Happy Jack Kirby
and his inspection team, 30 of 'em.
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Before you even know there on the base
you get a simulated war order from Omaha.
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From then on, night and day for a week
they watch every move you make.
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If the Wing doesn't have a perfect showing in every
department, the Wing Commander ends up as a
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an air attache in the Galapagos Islands.
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51 other wing commanders can hack it.
Why couldn't George?
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You've gotta be hard and ruthless.
I don't think George had enough heel in him.
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I wonder if you do.
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Maybe I have more in me than you think.
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Col Farr. Your going to the
alert facility with Col Caldwell.
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♪ Music ♪
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Here we are, Jim.
Tankers, bombers, cocked
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and all set to take off.
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The alert crews live in here
day and night.
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How long are they kept on alert?
Three days and three nights.
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We used to keep them here for seven days,
but it created a morale problem,
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isolating them from their families
for so long, you know. Mmm-hmm.
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Attention!
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What's your job, Sgt Kemler?
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Tanker crew 04, sir. Boom operator.
You're on alert? Yes, sir.
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Suppose the whistle blows, does the rest of the crew
wait around while you get your flying boots on?
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Sir,
I keep my boots with the rest of my gear in the aircraft.
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Sounds like a pretty good system, Sargent.
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I got enough heel in me,
but maybe not enough brains.
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♪ Music ♪
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They've been identified topside.
Let them in. Roger, sir.
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When George took over,
how much did he know about missiles?
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Oh, about as much as you do.
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I'd better start boning up.
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Great. That means you need about
48 hours a day in your new job.
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Control Center, Missile Squadron Commander.
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Col Farr is in the access portal with Col Caldwell.
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Here comes the pitch.
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They're still sharp and they'll stay that way
if I get the support I need.
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If he had his way, He'd toss base personnel out of
their houses, so his troops could move in.
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Well at least I'd get their barracks in shape.
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Let's straighten out Bill Fowler
so we can get a decent break on
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priorities, transportation.
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You can't ask for a better base commander than Fowler.
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He still thinks everything that
flies needs a rudder and a pilot.
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Let's get into this before the battle staff meeting.
Put it off till tomorrow so I can get my bearings.
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♪ Ominous music ♪
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Quite a bird, isn't it?
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Yeah.
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I just hope to God
it never has to fly.
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Col Fowler, Are the missile complexes
getting all the support you can give them?
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Not right now, I'm in the middle of reappraising priorities.
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Fine, I'd like a detailed report in writing.
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I'll get on it.
In the next 24 hours.
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Col Josten? .. Yes, sir?
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I've had a close look at personnel records.
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How long would it take you
to process discharges on these men?
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Oh, two or three days, sir.
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I want 'em out of here today.
By sundown.
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I don't want you gentlemen to get the impression
that I'm coming in here with a hatchet
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looking for heads to chop off, but I'll tell you this
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I expect an immediate improvement in all areas.
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That's all for now, thank you.
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Col Garcia.
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Weren't you a project officer
on the B-47? .. Yes Sir, I was.
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I knew I seen you some where. Good to have you on the staff.
Thank you Sir.
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Come on, I'll but you a cup of coffee.
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Every man whose records I gave Josten, is below standards.
why weren't they fired?
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We've been waiting for replacements.
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Waiting, You don't wait for replacements,
you go out and get 'em.
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What's your honest opinion
of Josten?
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He's a damn good man.
They're all good men.
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Best battle staff
I ever worked with.
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George Brooks is a good man too.
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But the wing flunked the ORI.
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Have you seen the official report?
Uh-uh.
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Came in this morning.
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I suggest you take a good look at it
before you start chopping off heads.
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They score you on everything -
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disaster control, oral exams,
written exams, security tests.
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Two of the men on the battle staff were down with the flu
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Some of the aircraft were being modified
to carry the Hound Dog missile,
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and we'd just gone operational on the Titan complexes.
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Happy Jack gives us 15 minutes to
get airborne and fly a perfect mission.
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And we damn near did it.
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A wing commander with an outstanding
record for 22 years gets the chop.
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- This is Jumbo with a Green Flash
message for Moonbeam in six parts. -
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- Part one...
Victor, Quebec, Sierra. -
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"Part two... Sierra, Alpha, Kilo."
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- Part three... Juliet, Mike... -
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(ALARM BLARES)
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Col Farr with Col Caldwell
In mobile, going to the alert pad.
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This could be the real thing.
You never know.
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This is Ranger control to alert aircraft.
Starting roll call.
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"Ranger 11.
"Roger. 11 ready to taxi."
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"Ranger 23."
"Roger. 23 ready to taxi."
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"Ranger 19."
"Roger. 19 ready to taxi."
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"Ranger 26."
"Roger. 26 ready to taxi."
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"Ranger 15."
"Roger. 15 ready to taxi."
229
00:21:38,528 --> 00:21:40,965
"Roger. 24 ready to taxi."
230
00:21:52,868 --> 00:21:55,245
"This is Ranger control
with a Green Flash message."
231
00:21:55,704 --> 00:21:57,741
"Break break for alert force -
232
00:21:57,961 --> 00:22:00,378
this is a practice
quick reaction exercise."
233
00:22:00,977 --> 00:22:05,291
"Repeat. Our alert force,
This is a practice quick reaction exercise."
234
00:22:09,265 --> 00:22:12,760
Three minutes, 20 seconds since the
message and they're ready to roll.
235
00:22:12,900 --> 00:22:14,478
How long did it take in the ORI?
236
00:22:15,936 --> 00:22:17,094
3.25.
237
00:22:18,392 --> 00:22:20,410
Well, at least
you got off to a good start.
238
00:22:22,566 --> 00:22:24,444
Happy Jack didn't think so, pal.
239
00:22:25,283 --> 00:22:27,799
Gen Hewitt wants it done
in three minutes flat.
240
00:22:47,971 --> 00:22:48,490
Victoria?
241
00:22:49,229 --> 00:22:50,527
Hollis Farr.
242
00:22:50,527 --> 00:22:54,002
Well, It's Hollis Farr! I'm delighted to see you..
243
00:22:54,342 --> 00:22:58,536
I'm sorry, Jim got trapped with a
Senate fact finding. They kind of drop in on him.
244
00:22:58,796 --> 00:23:02,511
Oh. Don't worry. He'll probably be free by the time we get to base, Ah!
245
00:23:03,130 --> 00:23:05,067
How did you recognize me Mr Farr?
246
00:23:05,786 --> 00:23:09,281
Well, I got a few shown to me of
more than a couple dozen pictures,
247
00:23:09,321 --> 00:23:10,679
but I would have recognized you anyway.
248
00:23:11,678 --> 00:23:13,815
You know, I've seen quit a few
pictures of you too.
249
00:23:13,974 --> 00:23:18,508
My favorite one of you is in a
kimono in a Tokyo tea house.
250
00:23:19,027 --> 00:23:22,582
Ho, you know what. I totally think I look the best in a kimono.
251
00:23:22,862 --> 00:23:26,117
I can hardly wait to hear your version of that evening.
252
00:23:31,450 --> 00:23:35,504
Jim? ... Jim?
253
00:23:54,398 --> 00:23:56,016
Isn't he here?
No.
254
00:23:56,315 --> 00:23:58,911
I'll go see if I can pry him loose.
Oh, thanks.
255
00:23:58,911 --> 00:24:02,027
You must come and dine with us.
Any time you say.
256
00:24:02,466 --> 00:24:05,462
Thanks, Victoria.
Good bye, and thank you so very much.
257
00:24:31,905 --> 00:24:32,964
(KNOCK ON DOOR)
258
00:24:34,342 --> 00:24:36,718
Welcome to Carmody, Mrs Caldwell.
259
00:24:36,718 --> 00:24:38,716
Evelyn Fowler,
the Base Commander's wife.
260
00:24:38,716 --> 00:24:40,713
Pleased to meet you, Mrs Fowler.
261
00:24:40,773 --> 00:24:43,169
Orange marmalade. Made for your breakfast.
262
00:24:43,589 --> 00:24:47,423
Did you do all this?
If there's anything I overlooked, be sure to tell me.
263
00:24:47,843 --> 00:24:50,459
Have you seen the bedroom?
Well no,not yet.
264
00:24:50,759 --> 00:24:53,615
I'm afraid the curtains aren't the greatest
but they are the best I could scrounge.
265
00:24:53,675 --> 00:24:54,573
Victoria?
266
00:24:56,031 --> 00:24:58,268
We're just next door
if there's anything you want.
267
00:24:58,408 --> 00:25:00,086
Good bye, and thank yous so much.
268
00:25:01,883 --> 00:25:04,260
Jim! Oh, Jim, darling.
269
00:25:10,451 --> 00:25:12,748
You finally made it.
270
00:25:20,857 --> 00:25:22,355
Col Caldwell, in quarters.
271
00:25:23,293 --> 00:25:25,870
That's the red telephone
I've read so much about.
272
00:25:25,870 --> 00:25:29,505
Mm-hm. And it's mine. That's ours.
273
00:25:30,803 --> 00:25:33,878
Please don't ring. Please.
It wouldn't dare.
274
00:25:40,130 --> 00:25:44,244
I love the house, don't you?
I certainly like this room.
275
00:25:44,244 --> 00:25:47,459
What's wrong with the others?
I haven't seen them. Oh?
276
00:25:47,459 --> 00:25:51,114
Roaming around in an empty house
without you in it...
277
00:25:52,672 --> 00:25:54,609
I missed you enough as it was.
278
00:26:11,845 --> 00:26:13,443
You probably want to unpack.
Mm-hm.
279
00:26:16,279 --> 00:26:18,576
Are you going to help me?
Mm-hm.
280
00:26:21,811 --> 00:26:23,749
You don't think I'd let you
out of my sight, do you?
281
00:26:25,386 --> 00:26:26,644
Bring the phone.
282
00:26:26,644 --> 00:26:29,780
The red one.
You have to stay that close to it?
283
00:26:29,780 --> 00:26:31,777
Close enough to answer in six rings.
284
00:26:32,257 --> 00:26:37,369
What if you didn't answer it till
the seventh? I'd need a good excuse.
285
00:26:59,918 --> 00:27:02,195
M..m, I thought your were going to unpack last night.
286
00:27:09,424 --> 00:27:10,882
I met a fella.
287
00:27:18,072 --> 00:27:19,950
Breakfast is nearly ready.
288
00:27:26,521 --> 00:27:28,837
Gosh you're uglier.
Thanks.
289
00:27:32,312 --> 00:27:35,049
Oh, and thank you for being so considerate.
290
00:28:24,579 --> 00:28:27,835
You'd never know you've been away from B 52's.
Pretty fair low level bomb run.
291
00:28:27,835 --> 00:28:31,809
Let's go upstairs and take on some fuel.
See how much you remember about that. Okay.
292
00:28:32,328 --> 00:28:38,360
Pilot from Nav. Heading 1 2 0. rendezvous with tanker in 5 6.
293
00:28:58,811 --> 00:29:00,848
Ramrod 67, ranger 19.
294
00:29:01,308 --> 00:29:03,904
Stabilized in the observation
position, ready for contact.
295
00:29:08,218 --> 00:29:10,455
Roger. Tanker ready for contact.
296
00:29:17,385 --> 00:29:21,619
You're looking good, sir.
Forward 10. Up 5.
297
00:29:29,109 --> 00:29:30,607
Got your flying boots on, Kemler?
298
00:29:31,206 --> 00:29:34,821
Yes, sir. All set to walk home
in case anything goes wrong.
299
00:29:42,131 --> 00:29:43,588
Stand by for contact.
300
00:30:10,071 --> 00:30:12,248
Tanker contact.
Contact made.
301
00:30:13,127 --> 00:30:16,043
You're in the green, sir.
You have fuel flow.
302
00:30:36,315 --> 00:30:39,410
Fuel panel check.
20,000 pounds to go, Colonel.
303
00:31:14,940 --> 00:31:16,658
Seepage in the refueling line.
304
00:31:17,737 --> 00:31:18,456
How bad is it?
305
00:31:20,393 --> 00:31:21,751
The line broke!
306
00:31:23,588 --> 00:31:25,386
Breakaway! Breakaway! Breakaway!
307
00:31:34,833 --> 00:31:38,328
Ranger 19, this is Ramrod 67.
What is your problem?
308
00:31:38,587 --> 00:31:40,864
It's all over the place.
One spark and we've had it.
309
00:31:41,443 --> 00:31:44,779
Pilot to crew,
shut down all electrical equipment.
310
00:31:44,779 --> 00:31:49,532
Broken fuel line. 100% oxygen.
Prepare for possible bail-out.
311
00:31:50,291 --> 00:31:53,147
"Ranger 19,
this is Ramrod 67, what -"
312
00:31:58,180 --> 00:32:02,813
Pilot, am unable to contact receiver
and have lost him visually.
313
00:32:03,732 --> 00:32:06,129
"Ranger control, this is Ramrod 67."
314
00:32:06,548 --> 00:32:09,624
"Ranger 19 has just initiated
emergency breakaway."
315
00:32:09,903 --> 00:32:13,159
"We have lost radio and visual contact."
Stand by one.
316
00:32:14,956 --> 00:32:16,414
This is Col Farr.
317
00:32:16,614 --> 00:32:19,770
Did you encounter any problem
refueling prior to breakaway?
318
00:32:20,049 --> 00:32:22,805
"Negative. We have no knowledge
of their difficulty."
319
00:32:23,624 --> 00:32:26,440
See if you can re-establish contact.
"Roger, will advise."
320
00:32:27,199 --> 00:32:30,015
What's his flight plan? He's due
over the base in 20 minutes.
321
00:32:32,731 --> 00:32:36,706
Col Farr in the command post.
Do you have Ranger 19 on radar?
322
00:32:38,364 --> 00:32:42,238
Ranger 19 is 130 miles
southeast of base
323
00:32:42,538 --> 00:32:45,693
on a track of 315 degrees.
I'll be in touch with you.
324
00:32:47,830 --> 00:32:50,067
I'm going up in the chase plane.
Right, sir.
325
00:33:00,413 --> 00:33:01,411
We don't know yet.
326
00:33:01,950 --> 00:33:05,246
Get somebody to take your place
and get to his wife as soon as you can.
327
00:33:05,426 --> 00:33:08,401
Don't tell her anything, Evelyn,
but stay with her, just in case.
328
00:33:17,369 --> 00:33:21,663
Those fumes are just as heavy below, sir.
One spark and this plane blows up.
329
00:33:24,159 --> 00:33:26,955
Gotta a helluva a chance
of getting one if we lower the gear.
330
00:33:35,384 --> 00:33:38,839
This is gunsight. Ranger 19
is now at your ten o'clock position.
331
00:33:39,218 --> 00:33:41,615
Turn left 30 degrees.
Roger.
332
00:33:53,978 --> 00:33:56,953
You're closing nicely.
You should have him visually.
333
00:33:58,691 --> 00:33:59,610
Roger, Gunsight.
334
00:34:10,235 --> 00:34:12,332
Notify the crew,
we're lowering the landing gear.
335
00:34:24,415 --> 00:34:25,853
The Colonel's going to drop
the gear.
336
00:34:26,053 --> 00:34:31,245
Oh, brother! He better not get a
spark when he does. I'll tell him that!
337
00:34:50,418 --> 00:34:54,313
Hold it! T-Bird moving in. Too close.
338
00:34:55,611 --> 00:34:56,969
He'd go right up with us.
339
00:35:11,709 --> 00:35:14,425
I can't see anything to indicate
the nature of the emergency.
340
00:35:15,703 --> 00:35:18,719
He still hasn't extended his gear.
That could be part of the problem.
341
00:35:38,331 --> 00:35:40,169
Alright, lower the gear.
342
00:36:04,834 --> 00:36:06,392
Well, we got wheels.
343
00:36:07,291 --> 00:36:09,108
I hope we're as lucky
with the flaps.
344
00:36:11,804 --> 00:36:15,399
We've stretched our luck far enough.
We'll go in without them.
345
00:36:20,153 --> 00:36:22,290
Our landing speed will be critical.
346
00:36:23,308 --> 00:36:26,144
Brakes well be hot,
and a spark may explode the fuel.
347
00:36:27,243 --> 00:36:28,821
We could blow our tires at any time.
348
00:36:28,821 --> 00:36:32,455
Tell the crew when I stop to get
the hell out and run. Yes Sir!
349
00:36:36,749 --> 00:36:38,747
Looks like he's coming in
for a flaps-up landing.
350
00:36:39,585 --> 00:36:42,302
Have you alerted all crash equipment. affirmative.
351
00:36:51,888 --> 00:36:55,503
It's probably an exercise.
You get used to sirens around here.
352
00:37:18,491 --> 00:37:22,545
Your air speed's still too high.
The best I can do without flaps.
353
00:37:58,635 --> 00:38:00,352
4,000ft marker coming up.
354
00:38:12,316 --> 00:38:13,793
3,000ft.
355
00:38:23,740 --> 00:38:24,838
2,000ft.
356
00:38:31,389 --> 00:38:32,587
1,000ft.
357
00:38:48,545 --> 00:38:50,402
Get out before the tires blow!
358
00:39:23,775 --> 00:39:27,251
Evelyn, you can go home now.
Tell the kids I'll be a little late.
359
00:39:28,369 --> 00:39:29,927
I'm buying that crew a drink.
360
00:39:35,120 --> 00:39:37,876
What happened, pal?
Couldn't find the switch to turn on your radio?
361
00:39:37,876 --> 00:39:40,572
Wouldn't this be a perfect time
to get hit by an alert.
362
00:39:41,491 --> 00:39:43,827
There's plenty of pilots that can handle a chase plane.
363
00:39:43,867 --> 00:39:46,464
Next time I'm off this base, you stay close
to that phone where you belong!
364
00:39:59,086 --> 00:40:01,982
The way she stood by me this afternoon
when you were in the air.
365
00:40:02,381 --> 00:40:04,159
Not a hint that you were in trouble.
366
00:40:04,159 --> 00:40:07,235
She just kept mattering on
until she jot word that you were safe.
367
00:40:08,013 --> 00:40:10,730
Good evening General, Good evening Jim.
May I present my wife?
368
00:40:11,189 --> 00:40:13,486
This is General Aymes, our Air Division Commander.
369
00:40:13,665 --> 00:40:14,384
How do you do?
370
00:40:14,464 --> 00:40:17,061
Welcome to Carmody.
and forgive me for being late.
371
00:40:17,280 --> 00:40:21,035
Oh not at all, Jim told me how difficult
it would be for you to get away.
372
00:40:22,593 --> 00:40:23,212
Thank you so much for coming.
373
00:40:23,212 --> 00:40:24,011
Mind if I borrow your husband for a
couple of minutes?
Thank you so much for coming.
374
00:40:24,011 --> 00:40:25,209
Mind if I borrow your husband for a
couple of minutes?
375
00:40:25,349 --> 00:40:26,068
Of course not.
376
00:40:27,606 --> 00:40:28,485
Thank you.
377
00:40:32,419 --> 00:40:34,996
Hollis tells me you still haven't
found out what caused the fuel leak.
378
00:40:35,115 --> 00:40:36,114
We will Sir.
379
00:40:36,673 --> 00:40:38,970
I have a maintenance crew is working on it now.
380
00:40:40,268 --> 00:40:41,297
There you go.
381
00:40:41,766 --> 00:40:47,159
Now, where were we, the ORI?
The FSP. And by the way, what is it?
382
00:40:47,378 --> 00:40:51,033
Family Services Program.
Very useful organization.
383
00:40:51,133 --> 00:40:55,307
An airman's flying
and his wife has to see the doctor
384
00:40:55,347 --> 00:40:56,485
and there's no-one
to stay with the children.
385
00:40:56,605 --> 00:40:59,361
Will what do we do, drive or baby-sit?
Both
386
00:40:59,581 --> 00:41:03,076
I alternate. Drive to San Francisco
one week, baby-sit the next.
387
00:41:03,256 --> 00:41:07,670
How do you find time for anything
else? There are so many children.
388
00:41:07,750 --> 00:41:13,452
SAC has about the highest birthrate
in the whole world, including China.
389
00:41:13,452 --> 00:41:15,020
Isn't that wonderful?
390
00:41:15,079 --> 00:41:20,142
Miraculous, considering how little
time the men get with their wives.
391
00:41:20,522 --> 00:41:23,228
Colonel.
392
00:41:25,315 --> 00:41:29,639
I'll just be a few minutes.
Yes, sir.
393
00:41:32,046 --> 00:41:35,541
You act like you were never
chewed out before.
394
00:41:35,541 --> 00:41:38,037
I never was by you.
395
00:41:38,037 --> 00:41:41,023
You know I was right.
396
00:41:42,890 --> 00:41:44,998
Come on.
397
00:41:44,998 --> 00:41:48,033
Come on where?
398
00:41:48,033 --> 00:41:53,116
You're due for a refueling.
I'm fine. Jim? No, thanks.
399
00:41:54,115 --> 00:41:57,959
You did a great job
of bringing in that B-52, Jim.
400
00:41:57,959 --> 00:42:00,646
Lucky.
We're proud of you.
401
00:42:14,506 --> 00:42:17,232
I'll be just a few minutes.
402
00:42:17,232 --> 00:42:20,408
Jim? Lipstick.
403
00:42:20,408 --> 00:42:22,894
Oh.
404
00:42:27,638 --> 00:42:30,594
Col Garcia?
405
00:42:32,651 --> 00:42:37,144
We've made every check in the book,
sir. No defects.
406
00:42:37,144 --> 00:42:41,019
I located a spare
refueling receptacle.
407
00:42:41,019 --> 00:42:44,544
She'll be OK for scheduled takeoff.
408
00:42:44,544 --> 00:42:48,608
Good. What happened with the leak
in the old receptacle?
409
00:42:48,608 --> 00:42:50,895
I don't know, but I'll find out.
410
00:42:50,895 --> 00:42:52,793
Col Garcia?
411
00:42:52,793 --> 00:42:55,748
Excuse me, sir.
412
00:42:55,748 --> 00:43:00,482
Wrong sized bolt
on the refueling receptacle.
413
00:43:05,195 --> 00:43:08,211
In the mating plans.
414
00:43:08,870 --> 00:43:14,442
That's what did it. Rubbed against
the drain boss and wore it down.
415
00:43:14,442 --> 00:43:18,197
Why wasn't that spotted
in the last inspection?
416
00:43:18,197 --> 00:43:23,190
We can't check every nut and bolt
after every flight. There's no time.
417
00:43:23,190 --> 00:43:27,953
We can't jeopardize crews because
maintenance has a time problem.
418
00:43:27,953 --> 00:43:31,858
I want the receptacle of every B-52
pulled out and inspected.
419
00:43:31,858 --> 00:43:34,983
Sir, my men average
over 70 hours a week.
420
00:43:34,983 --> 00:43:39,737
I hate to crank any more
into their schedule. So do I.
421
00:43:40,586 --> 00:43:43,032
Good work, Sgt Banning.
422
00:43:43,032 --> 00:43:46,008
Thank you, sir.
423
00:43:46,008 --> 00:43:49,154
See you in the morning.
424
00:43:54,756 --> 00:43:58,450
I hope your men don't have any plans
for tomorrow night,
425
00:43:58,490 --> 00:44:00,597
like sleeping or anything like that.
426
00:44:00,597 --> 00:44:03,443
I'll straighten them out, sir.
427
00:44:07,358 --> 00:44:11,542
Bomber crews showed an improvement
on your last written tests.
428
00:44:11,542 --> 00:44:15,586
But nothing short of perfection
is acceptable.
429
00:44:15,586 --> 00:44:19,860
There's a limit on the time you can
spend on this in a three-day cycle.
430
00:44:19,860 --> 00:44:24,674
For that reason, and because of other
advantages in training efficiency,
431
00:44:24,674 --> 00:44:29,956
the 904th is going back
on a seven-day alert as of now.
432
00:44:29,956 --> 00:44:35,369
Revised schedules will be distributed
this afternoon. That will be all.
433
00:44:38,355 --> 00:44:41,300
Get rid of that.
434
00:44:43,158 --> 00:44:46,014
Jim, this isn't the answer.
435
00:44:46,014 --> 00:44:50,018
When we were on a seven-day alert,
morale hit a new low.
436
00:44:50,018 --> 00:44:54,382
With a losing team, the way to handle
morale problems is to start winning.
437
00:44:54,382 --> 00:44:57,488
Have you thought about
a five-day alert? Yes...
438
00:44:57,488 --> 00:45:00,204
and this morale-booster you sent.
439
00:45:00,204 --> 00:45:03,989
These men recommended for promotion -
disapproved.
440
00:45:03,989 --> 00:45:05,756
Every one of these men are way overdue.
441
00:45:05,836 --> 00:45:10,390
If I recommend promotion I'm saying
I'm satisfied with the efficiency of this wing.
442
00:45:10,390 --> 00:45:12,307
I'm not and I won't be until we pass the ORI.
443
00:45:13,086 --> 00:45:14,903
If we don't, take it up with the new Wing Commander.
444
00:45:19,257 --> 00:45:24,061
Jim? Jim, it's time to go, dear.
445
00:45:24,260 --> 00:45:26,377
Come on.
446
00:45:26,377 --> 00:45:30,142
Off the launching pad.
447
00:45:30,551 --> 00:45:32,718
Missiles.
448
00:45:32,718 --> 00:45:38,390
Er... Jim, the seven-day alert
came up at the meeting today.
449
00:45:38,390 --> 00:45:43,363
There's a strong feeling
of resentment. That's just too bad.
450
00:45:43,363 --> 00:45:49,085
Sorry I didn't have a chance
to talk it over with them in advance.
451
00:45:58,003 --> 00:46:02,726
Look, you red-headed monster, I don't
want any trouble out of you tonight.
452
00:46:02,726 --> 00:46:07,779
Vic, I know what the seven-day alert
does to families and I'm sorry.
453
00:46:07,779 --> 00:46:13,411
But I can't consider their feelings
right now. There's too much at stake.
454
00:46:13,411 --> 00:46:17,146
OK?
OK.
455
00:46:22,589 --> 00:46:25,644
Hello!
Hi.
456
00:46:25,644 --> 00:46:28,700
Hi. Can I help?
You can be adviser.
457
00:46:28,700 --> 00:46:33,773
The forecast is 40% chance of rain.
Do we stay inside or risk it?
458
00:46:33,773 --> 00:46:36,199
Decisions, decisions.
Risk it.
459
00:46:36,199 --> 00:46:38,776
I'm outranked. Let's stay outside.
460
00:46:38,776 --> 00:46:44,038
(BOTH) Hello. Run along now, girls.
And do not stay for the second show.
461
00:46:44,038 --> 00:46:48,932
But they say it's one of the best
movies... Come back after the show.
462
00:46:48,932 --> 00:46:51,099
Yes, ma'am.
Oh, Mother!
463
00:46:51,099 --> 00:46:55,962
Daddy... Do not stay for the second
show. It's not in my service record,
464
00:46:55,962 --> 00:47:01,324
but at college I majored in
Martinis. I can vouch for these.
465
00:47:01,324 --> 00:47:04,849
Bill and I jumped the gun.
This is a celebration.
466
00:47:06,147 --> 00:47:08,884
Bill Junior was just elected
president of staff at Stanford.
467
00:47:09,003 --> 00:47:11,200
How wonderful! Congratulations!
468
00:47:11,200 --> 00:47:15,434
Can you imagine a slip of a girl
like this having a son at college?
469
00:47:15,434 --> 00:47:17,651
Bill!
Sorry, darling.
470
00:47:17,651 --> 00:47:21,905
I, um, just majored in mixing them,
not pouring them.
471
00:47:21,905 --> 00:47:24,971
Shall we drink
to the young president?
472
00:47:24,971 --> 00:47:28,366
Bill Junior!
To Bill.
473
00:47:39,421 --> 00:47:42,856
Morning.
Morning, Bill.
474
00:47:45,792 --> 00:47:48,398
Morning.
Morning.
475
00:47:48,398 --> 00:47:52,752
Remember when we used to take 'em
off 30 seconds apart? Yeah.
476
00:47:52,752 --> 00:47:55,908
Wait till you see these monsters.
15 seconds apart.
477
00:47:55,908 --> 00:47:58,983
First one should be rolling in 15.
He will be.
478
00:47:58,983 --> 00:48:00,631
Tell me about Bill Fowler.
479
00:48:01,290 --> 00:48:03,547
He slowed down any?
Been too much for him?
480
00:48:03,787 --> 00:48:07,112
No. I haven't seen any signs of it.
481
00:48:07,112 --> 00:48:11,306
Officers can be carried when they're
hanging on for retirement day.
482
00:48:11,955 --> 00:48:14,312
Here he comes.
Right on the money!
483
00:48:15,011 --> 00:48:18,226
Bill's a pretty heavy drinker, isn't he.
I've never seen him drunk.
484
00:48:18,226 --> 00:48:19,125
Talked to those that have.
485
00:48:19,445 --> 00:48:21,422
I've also checked his liquor bills at the club.
486
00:48:24,538 --> 00:48:28,602
On the hack, That's the first one off.
Check!
487
00:48:39,597 --> 00:48:41,614
14 seconds.
Check!
488
00:48:45,938 --> 00:48:48,913
He's starting to wobble.
Yeh, he was so fast.
489
00:48:49,712 --> 00:48:53,247
16 seconds.
Check!
490
00:48:56,543 --> 00:49:00,427
There he goes again.
I believe it.
491
00:49:03,144 --> 00:49:05,930
16 seconds.
492
00:49:09,574 --> 00:49:13,030
See how they veer off.
They veer off to the side. Perfect.
493
00:49:13,050 --> 00:49:16,125
Here he comes. 14 seconds.
Check!
494
00:49:21,678 --> 00:49:24,833
They gotta fan out.
That was a perfect takeoff.
495
00:49:26,740 --> 00:49:28,488
Excellent pattern.
496
00:49:31,664 --> 00:49:36,457
Well, you wanted 15 second intervals,
plus or minus one.
497
00:49:36,537 --> 00:49:37,495
OK?
498
00:49:39,792 --> 00:49:42,229
Look, Hollis, I don't want this wing
falling on its face
499
00:49:42,289 --> 00:49:44,605
because my base commander
isn't pulling his weight.
500
00:49:45,664 --> 00:49:49,239
How about working off that hostility
with a fast game of handball?
501
00:49:50,677 --> 00:49:51,995
Look up Sgt Banning, he's a line chief.
You want a fast game,
Yeh.
502
00:49:51,995 --> 00:49:54,711
Look up Sgt Banning, he's a line chief.
503
00:49:54,711 --> 00:49:55,300
Is he any good?
He'll give you a work-out.
Look up Sgt Banning, he's a line chief.
504
00:49:55,300 --> 00:49:57,647
Is he any good?
He'll give you a work-out.
505
00:50:06,944 --> 00:50:08,831
20 to 4, Sargent.
506
00:50:34,166 --> 00:50:36,433
Oh boy,Have you ever played Col Farr?
507
00:50:36,672 --> 00:50:38,410
Yeh, once a couple of games.
508
00:50:38,580 --> 00:50:41,146
That was enough for him, eh?
Well, not enough for me. Ready?
509
00:50:41,246 --> 00:50:44,462
I've just got time
for a quick steam.
510
00:50:44,961 --> 00:50:47,497
They called us an hour earlier today
for a disaster control drill.
511
00:50:47,557 --> 00:50:48,476
Oh. That's alright.
512
00:50:50,593 --> 00:50:53,349
That hard nosed new wing commander's
sure pouring it on, isn't he?
513
00:50:59,900 --> 00:51:02,257
Sargent, do you feel we're getting
the most out of our men?
514
00:51:04,054 --> 00:51:05,532
Sir, in my opinion,
515
00:51:05,672 --> 00:51:08,967
Col Garcia is the finest maintenance
officer in the Air Force.
516
00:51:09,666 --> 00:51:11,224
Mmm-hmm. I agree with you.
517
00:51:13,101 --> 00:51:15,977
How do your men feel
about the freeze in promotions?
518
00:51:17,615 --> 00:51:20,211
Three of them have already
put out feelers for the outside.
519
00:51:20,771 --> 00:51:23,746
Key men?
No, sir, their walkers.
520
00:51:24,505 --> 00:51:27,781
Walkers?
The kind you don't mind losing.
521
00:51:29,518 --> 00:51:32,255
When you've got 5 minutes to get
one of those beasts off the ground.
522
00:51:32,294 --> 00:51:34,711
The men who run their legs off,
they're the ones you want to hang on to.
523
00:51:35,800 --> 00:51:39,624
It's amazing we have as many...
runners as we do.
524
00:51:39,854 --> 00:51:43,039
More money on the outside.
Easier life.
525
00:51:43,039 --> 00:51:46,275
Why did you stay in, Sergeant?
526
00:51:46,275 --> 00:51:51,178
Well, sir, I used to be...
a pretty slow walker myself.
527
00:51:51,178 --> 00:51:56,650
You had to build a fire
under my tail to get me to move.
528
00:51:57,170 --> 00:52:01,743
Then one day Gen Hewitt dropped in
to have a little talk with us.
529
00:52:01,743 --> 00:52:05,708
And he built one helluva fire.
530
00:52:05,708 --> 00:52:09,373
Only this one wasn't under my tail.
531
00:52:09,373 --> 00:52:12,089
He built a fire inside of me.
532
00:52:12,089 --> 00:52:14,775
Sergeant, if I'm reading you right,
533
00:52:14,775 --> 00:52:18,929
you think I'm building the wrong kind
of fires around here.
534
00:52:18,929 --> 00:52:23,113
Sir, I'm sure you can judge that
better than I can.
535
00:52:23,113 --> 00:52:25,540
Stop sparring and level with me.
536
00:52:25,540 --> 00:52:25,999
I don't know all the answers.
Stop sparring and level with me.
537
00:52:25,999 --> 00:52:26,499
I don't know all the answers.
538
00:52:28,316 --> 00:52:31,551
If I can't make a man like you
see what I'm driving at,
539
00:52:31,571 --> 00:52:32,890
the rest of them will never understand
540
00:52:32,910 --> 00:52:34,427
and this wing will never
get off its back.
541
00:52:36,704 --> 00:52:40,519
I need your help, Banning.
How about it?
542
00:52:45,911 --> 00:52:48,807
Excuse me, sir. I'm... I'm late now.
543
00:52:50,225 --> 00:52:53,790
Thanks for the work-out, Colonel.
Yeah.
544
00:52:59,113 --> 00:53:01,709
Hello, Bill.
545
00:53:01,709 --> 00:53:05,754
I ought to be an exhibit somewhere
in a glass case.
546
00:53:05,754 --> 00:53:10,557
Nobody ever had a cold
like this one.
547
00:53:23,349 --> 00:53:24,657
Heard you wanted to see me, Jim.
548
00:53:24,897 --> 00:53:28,721
I just came back from that Chamber of Commerce luncheon
back in town. I must have made a pretty good pitch.
549
00:53:28,721 --> 00:53:32,965
They're gonna raise the money
for that swimming pool next to the -
550
00:53:32,965 --> 00:53:35,182
This just came through.
551
00:53:35,182 --> 00:53:39,596
To all key personnel
with more than 20 years' service.
552
00:53:39,596 --> 00:53:43,561
Any superlatives you like
to sprinkle in my case -
553
00:53:43,561 --> 00:53:48,094
I can't do it, Bill.
I won't recommend keeping you on.
554
00:53:48,633 --> 00:53:53,926
What? I can't, even though your
past ratings have been excellent.
555
00:53:54,585 --> 00:53:58,430
Excellent.
Or superior for more than 24 years.
556
00:53:58,430 --> 00:54:02,224
Jim, do you know what this means?
Involuntary retirement. I'm through.
557
00:54:02,364 --> 00:54:05,939
I know. SAC has changed, Bill.
It's changed so fast...
558
00:54:05,999 --> 00:54:07,018
And you think I haven't?
559
00:54:08,136 --> 00:54:09,394
Is that what you mean?
Yes.
560
00:54:10,393 --> 00:54:11,831
Okay, just give me one example.
561
00:54:12,770 --> 00:54:17,303
Missiles?. I've been studying missiles for the last three years, night and day, every spare moment.
562
00:54:17,563 --> 00:54:20,918
Surely there must be
some other reason... Oh.
563
00:54:22,556 --> 00:54:27,070
You, um... think I've been
drinking too much, is that it?
564
00:54:27,928 --> 00:54:32,742
That's it. Did it interfere with my
efficiency? Am I ever drunk on duty?
565
00:54:33,081 --> 00:54:35,458
You're the one that mentioned drinking,
why do you bring it up?
566
00:54:35,578 --> 00:54:36,976
Have I ever let you down?
567
00:54:36,976 --> 00:54:37,096
You might,
Bill. You might at just the wrong time.
Have I ever let you down?
568
00:54:37,096 --> 00:54:40,750
You might,
Bill. You might at just the wrong time.
569
00:54:50,227 --> 00:54:52,624
What am I gonna do?
570
00:54:52,624 --> 00:54:56,019
I've been in the Air Force
all my life.
571
00:54:56,019 --> 00:54:59,424
The Air Force is my life.
572
00:54:59,644 --> 00:55:02,280
But Jim. Jim, you could have me transferred.
573
00:55:02,320 --> 00:55:05,296
You still can. In a few more years
I'd be able to draw full retirement.
574
00:55:05,356 --> 00:55:10,469
I'm sorry Bill, just I can't give you a phony rating
and pass you on to another commander.
575
00:55:10,529 --> 00:55:11,447
Jim...
576
00:55:13,445 --> 00:55:39,828
♪ Downtrodden Music ♪
577
00:55:53,289 --> 00:55:55,406
I've just been with Evelyn.
578
00:55:55,566 --> 00:55:59,460
Jim, how could they do that to Bill.
After 24 years?
579
00:55:59,640 --> 00:56:02,736
I know. It's rough.
He couldn't adjust to it, that's all.
580
00:56:02,815 --> 00:56:06,590
I'm wondering how will he adjust to civilian life?
He won't have any trouble finding a job.
581
00:56:06,610 --> 00:56:07,369
A Job.
582
00:56:07,689 --> 00:56:10,105
At his age, to start all over.
583
00:56:10,485 --> 00:56:12,522
And if Bill Jr. has to leave college...
584
00:56:12,582 --> 00:56:14,379
You can't see how,
but it was something that had to be done.
585
00:56:14,679 --> 00:56:17,135
Did it have to be done in that way?
586
00:56:17,295 --> 00:56:21,569
To rip a man's life to pieces in one stroke.
Five lives.
587
00:56:22,907 --> 00:56:24,785
Jim, couldn't you do something?
588
00:56:24,884 --> 00:56:28,080
Couldn't you put a word in for him,
speak to Gen Aymes?
589
00:56:28,080 --> 00:56:28,100
Vic...
Couldn't you put a word in for him,
speak to Gen Aymes?
590
00:56:28,100 --> 00:56:31,735
Vic...
591
00:56:31,955 --> 00:56:33,912
I'm the one who said he had to go.
592
00:56:35,909 --> 00:56:38,945
You?
Yes. I had no choice.
593
00:56:39,624 --> 00:56:42,909
You smash a man's life
without one word of warning?
594
00:56:42,909 --> 00:56:42,979
You don't get any warning
in this business.
You smash a man's life
without one word of warning?
595
00:56:42,979 --> 00:56:45,905
You don't get any warning
in this business.
596
00:56:45,905 --> 00:56:48,831
It's my job is to have this wing ready for
any emergency.
597
00:56:49,091 --> 00:56:50,898
Is the job everything?
598
00:56:50,898 --> 00:56:55,512
Don't people matter at all?
Doesn't warmth and friendship?
599
00:56:55,512 --> 00:56:57,818
Jim, what's happened to you?
600
00:56:57,818 --> 00:56:59,756
I'm
not running a rehabilitation center!
601
00:56:59,855 --> 00:57:01,214
If I haven't made that clear to you by now..
602
00:57:01,254 --> 00:57:03,930
No you haven't.
I didn't know you could be so callous. Drops it.
603
00:57:03,990 --> 00:57:04,968
Al right than. .. Let's drop it..
604
00:57:05,388 --> 00:57:09,063
There are enough people in SAC
questioning every move I make, without getting it from you.
605
00:57:30,053 --> 00:57:32,799
Good morning.
606
00:57:32,799 --> 00:57:37,273
Good morning, sir.
Just wanted to borrow the chair.
607
00:57:51,932 --> 00:57:56,206
Good morning, Colonel.
Mind if I sit down?
608
00:57:56,916 --> 00:58:01,579
I wish you would, Sergeant.
Thank you.
609
00:58:08,180 --> 00:58:13,702
The cook must've walked through the
potatoes. They taste good today.
610
00:58:13,702 --> 00:58:16,298
Yes, sir.
611
00:58:34,932 --> 00:58:37,648
You sure you've got a ride back
to the base? Positive.
612
00:58:37,648 --> 00:58:37,668
My sister is picking me up.
You sure you've got a ride back
to the base? Positive.
613
00:58:37,668 --> 00:58:39,626
My sister is picking me up.
614
00:58:40,724 --> 00:58:42,601
Thanks so much, Mrs Caldwell.
615
00:58:51,928 --> 00:58:54,425
Oh, konichiwa, Victoria-san.
616
00:58:54,844 --> 00:58:56,202
Konichiwa?
(SPEAKS JAPANESE)
617
00:58:57,311 --> 00:59:01,006
Speaking Japanese
618
00:59:02,873 --> 00:59:05,549
What does that mean?
Where's the tea house?
619
00:59:05,689 --> 00:59:09,334
It's the only full sentence I know.
I think we better skip the translation.
620
00:59:09,344 --> 00:59:10,552
What are you doing for lunch?
621
00:59:10,712 --> 00:59:14,547
There's a wonderful restaurant on Fisherman's Wharf.
I was going back to the base.
622
00:59:14,776 --> 00:59:19,420
I'll toss in a free tour of Chinatown.
I'd love to Hollis, but...Ah
623
00:59:19,420 --> 00:59:19,520
(BELL PINGS)
I'll toss in a free tour of Chinatown.
I'd love to Hollis, but...Ah
624
00:59:19,520 --> 00:59:20,069
(BELL PINGS)
625
00:59:22,066 --> 00:59:23,874
And a ride on the cable car.
626
00:59:25,342 --> 00:59:26,700
OK.
OK.
627
00:59:30,175 --> 00:59:32,292
Hollis, have you seen the Fowlers?
628
00:59:33,969 --> 00:59:34,669
No.
629
00:59:37,255 --> 00:59:40,001
They found a great apartment. View
of the bay. Just what they wanted.
630
00:59:45,553 --> 00:59:47,530
That was a rough one for Jim, Vicky.
631
00:59:49,368 --> 00:59:51,844
It's not the first time a wing
commander's had to fire a friend.
632
00:59:53,462 --> 00:59:56,857
But you have to respect a man strong
enough to set aside his feelings.
633
00:59:57,916 --> 01:00:01,331
Was Jim always like this
and I just didn't see it?
634
01:00:01,870 --> 01:00:05,625
Or is he forcing himself to live up
to his image of a wing commander?
635
01:00:07,902 --> 01:00:08,940
It's not just his image.
636
01:00:09,819 --> 01:00:13,195
You've known him a long time.
Is it Jim or the job?
637
01:00:15,501 --> 01:00:17,279
It's the job.
638
01:00:17,399 --> 01:00:21,543
There wasn't a pilot in Korea who wouldn't
welcome a chance to serve in Jim's squadron.
639
01:00:22,012 --> 01:00:24,918
Not that he was a soft touch.
He was as hard as nails when he had to be.
640
01:00:25,957 --> 01:00:27,095
When the pressure was off...
641
01:00:30,171 --> 01:00:32,587
But when you're a wing commander
the pressure's never off.
642
01:00:35,583 --> 01:00:39,098
I didn't think he had that kind of... toughness.
643
01:00:40,956 --> 01:00:43,512
Hollis, It's a side of him
I've never seen before.
644
01:01:13,550 --> 01:01:14,828
Col Caldwell in quarters.
645
01:01:16,466 --> 01:01:18,763
Sorry, Vic. It wasn't my fault.
646
01:01:19,841 --> 01:01:22,298
It was Robert H Goddard's.
Who's he?
647
01:01:22,977 --> 01:01:25,413
He invented ballistic missiles
in World War I.
648
01:01:25,833 --> 01:01:27,730
But for him
they wouldn't have the Titan,
649
01:01:28,030 --> 01:01:32,004
and I'd have been here two hours
sooner. Do I have time for a drink?
650
01:01:32,144 --> 01:01:36,538
Let's celebrate the earliest
you've ever been late.
651
01:01:41,700 --> 01:01:44,167
Where did that come from?
652
01:01:44,167 --> 01:01:47,902
That?
That's from your absentee husband.
653
01:01:53,654 --> 01:01:54,822
Jim!
654
01:01:54,822 --> 01:01:56,759
Where did you find time?
655
01:01:56,959 --> 01:02:01,493
Oh, I saw an ad in a magazine.
656
01:02:04,469 --> 01:02:05,986
It's quite a, er, fig leaf, isn't it?
657
01:02:06,406 --> 01:02:09,462
It's absolutely gorgeous.
658
01:02:09,462 --> 01:02:09,541
I love it.
It's absolutely gorgeous.
659
01:02:09,541 --> 01:02:11,039
I love it.
660
01:02:11,179 --> 01:02:13,336
It's so sheer.
661
01:02:13,596 --> 01:02:17,690
I believe in protecting my property
without obstructing the view.
662
01:02:18,249 --> 01:02:23,742
I can save it for a really special occasion.
663
01:02:24,011 --> 01:02:26,817
OK. Here.
664
01:02:30,472 --> 01:02:33,318
The Russian Ballet!
665
01:02:38,940 --> 01:02:42,925
Any four-alarm fires?
No, sir. It's been real quiet.
666
01:02:42,925 --> 01:02:46,779
Gen Aymes wants you to call.
Get him, please.
667
01:02:47,269 --> 01:02:50,963
Jim? This just came in
from SAC headquarters.
668
01:02:50,963 --> 01:02:55,477
They want a detailed report.
Thank you.
669
01:02:58,393 --> 01:03:02,178
Tell Col Farr I want to see him.
Yes, sir.
670
01:03:07,031 --> 01:03:10,636
Col Caldwell in quarters.
671
01:03:13,033 --> 01:03:15,479
Do you like it?
672
01:03:15,479 --> 01:03:17,886
You know I do.
673
01:03:17,946 --> 01:03:23,019
No, the coiffeur. It took me all afternoon.
It's wonderful, Vic
674
01:03:23,278 --> 01:03:26,034
Ann told me about a marvelous
after-theater place,
675
01:03:26,074 --> 01:03:30,788
Just in case you didn't have time to research
on San Francisco nightspots before I arrived.
676
01:03:31,207 --> 01:03:34,842
Or did you? Don't answer that.
677
01:03:34,842 --> 01:03:40,095
I can't leave the base tonight, Vic.
I've a report to get in by midnight.
678
01:03:40,095 --> 01:03:43,879
Don't explain.
L-I'm sure it couldn't be helped.
679
01:03:46,945 --> 01:03:48,583
It won't always be like this.
680
01:03:48,703 --> 01:03:51,928
It's bound to level off somewhere. Then we can...
681
01:03:52,198 --> 01:03:53,636
Yes, I know.
682
01:03:53,815 --> 01:03:58,049
I spoke to Hollis.
He's free tonight, and I thought may be the two...
683
01:04:21,057 --> 01:04:25,441
What's it gonna be, Ann Morse's'
place or The Top Of The Mountain?
684
01:04:25,441 --> 01:04:28,387
I really think it's too late.
Do you mind Hollis?
685
01:04:28,467 --> 01:04:30,065
Do. Not at all.
686
01:04:31,672 --> 01:04:34,099
Evelyn!
687
01:04:34,099 --> 01:04:37,215
Hello, Victoria.
688
01:04:38,343 --> 01:04:42,128
I've missed you.
I've missed you too.
689
01:04:42,527 --> 01:04:45,343
How's Bill? He's fine.
690
01:04:45,443 --> 01:04:49,198
Except for a cold that kept him home
on a night we were looking forward to for months.
691
01:04:49,198 --> 01:04:51,744
Hollis. Evelyn, how are you?
692
01:04:51,744 --> 01:04:54,990
How nice to see you.
Bill! Col Farr.
693
01:04:54,990 --> 01:04:58,664
Bill, this is Mrs Caldwell.
How do you do?
694
01:04:58,664 --> 01:05:01,451
I've heard so much about you, Bill.
695
01:05:01,451 --> 01:05:04,167
How are you getting on at Stanford?
696
01:05:04,167 --> 01:05:08,111
I don't go there any more.
He's going back next year.
697
01:05:08,111 --> 01:05:11,836
He thought a year
of practical chemistry work...
698
01:05:11,836 --> 01:05:16,609
This wonderful opportunity came along,
a job in a lab, here in town... I'll get the car.
699
01:05:16,669 --> 01:05:20,025
I'll go with you.
See you soon, Victoria.
700
01:05:20,174 --> 01:05:21,722
We must get together.
701
01:05:22,261 --> 01:05:24,838
Bye. Bye.
Bye.
702
01:05:27,884 --> 01:05:30,050
OK?
703
01:05:39,697 --> 01:05:41,834
You got it, while I check the deicing equipment.
704
01:05:42,843 --> 01:05:43,871
Fire on number six.
705
01:05:46,148 --> 01:05:47,826
Emergency check list.
706
01:05:48,784 --> 01:05:51,341
Close throttles. Pull firewall switches.
707
01:05:55,834 --> 01:05:58,191
Sir, theirs a phone call for you.
It's urgent.
708
01:06:09,995 --> 01:06:11,383
Col Caldwell.
709
01:06:11,383 --> 01:06:13,839
Bill Fowler shot himself.
710
01:06:13,839 --> 01:06:18,922
They say it was an accident.
He was cleaning a gun.
711
01:06:18,922 --> 01:06:21,448
Well, how bad is he?
712
01:06:21,448 --> 01:06:24,484
I don't know.
I'm going to be with Evelyn.
713
01:06:24,484 --> 01:06:27,220
I'll be right over and drive you.
714
01:06:27,220 --> 01:06:32,952
I don't think that would be a very
good idea. I'll call you later.
715
01:06:54,712 --> 01:06:57,538
He's got a fighting chance.
716
01:06:57,538 --> 01:07:02,960
He's going to be alright.
He's got so much to live for.
717
01:07:06,925 --> 01:07:09,521
I thought I knew him so well.
718
01:07:09,521 --> 01:07:12,417
But this...
719
01:07:13,605 --> 01:07:16,781
...just doesn't seem possible.
720
01:07:18,439 --> 01:07:22,233
I can only believe
it was an accident.
721
01:07:22,573 --> 01:07:27,786
Things have been building up in Bill
for years.
722
01:07:28,984 --> 01:07:29,883
You see ...
723
01:07:31,261 --> 01:07:33,637
he was a great combat leader.
724
01:07:34,037 --> 01:07:36,563
Ask any of the older men.
725
01:07:36,563 --> 01:07:41,327
He was once the youngest
command pilot in the Air Force.
726
01:07:42,385 --> 01:07:44,682
Then everything changed.
727
01:07:44,682 --> 01:07:48,936
Missiles... the red phone...
728
01:07:51,233 --> 01:07:54,658
The constant pressure
day in, day out.
729
01:07:54,658 --> 01:07:58,073
It was just too much for him.
730
01:08:00,819 --> 01:08:04,724
But for years he's been at the top
of the promotion list.
731
01:08:04,724 --> 01:08:09,517
And everyone but Bill knew
he'd never get his first star.
732
01:08:12,343 --> 01:08:14,730
He should've retired years ago.
733
01:08:14,969 --> 01:08:18,265
Instead, he...
734
01:08:18,934 --> 01:08:22,499
...he majored in Martinis.
735
01:08:27,562 --> 01:08:29,060
You listen to me Victoria,
736
01:08:29,549 --> 01:08:33,633
Don't ruin your life or Jim's
by blaming him.
737
01:08:33,633 --> 01:08:36,669
It was bound to happen.
738
01:08:37,278 --> 01:08:42,251
If it hadn't been Jim...
it would've been something else.
739
01:08:57,709 --> 01:08:59,157
Col Caldwell, in quarters.
740
01:09:28,167 --> 01:09:31,063
How is he?
No change.
741
01:09:32,161 --> 01:09:35,217
Did I guess right with the scrambled eggs,
or would you like something else?
742
01:09:35,297 --> 01:09:37,214
No they're fine, Want some milk?
743
01:09:37,274 --> 01:09:38,532
No, thank you.
744
01:09:44,194 --> 01:09:47,240
I think we ought to talk this out Vic.
745
01:09:47,320 --> 01:09:49,137
So do I.
746
01:09:49,137 --> 01:09:55,099
Jim, I'm sorry that I felt that you
were callous. It was unfair of me.
747
01:09:55,099 --> 01:09:59,443
I know it's the job, and I know
how important the job is.
748
01:09:59,443 --> 01:10:03,577
But why you?
There are people better-suited.
749
01:10:03,957 --> 01:10:06,333
It wouldn't go against the grain with them.
750
01:10:06,833 --> 01:10:08,450
It doesn't with me.
751
01:10:08,650 --> 01:10:11,906
It does. I don't care how much
you deny it. It does.
752
01:10:11,906 --> 01:10:13,523
Let me tell you something, Vic.
753
01:10:13,523 --> 01:10:17,687
if I thought I was the wrong man
for the job I'd step out right now.
754
01:10:17,687 --> 01:10:22,181
But I don't think so, and it's up
to me to give it all I've got.
755
01:10:22,181 --> 01:10:25,856
Bill Fowler gave it all he had.
756
01:10:25,856 --> 01:10:31,179
He just didn't know when to stop
pushing himself. Will you know?
757
01:10:31,179 --> 01:10:33,655
Yes. If that time ever comes,
758
01:10:33,795 --> 01:10:37,410
I'll now before anyone else, and won't
have to be told what to do about it.
759
01:10:37,410 --> 01:10:39,347
In other words, you don't want to discuss it.
760
01:10:39,387 --> 01:10:41,963
I do want to discuss it!
761
01:10:52,409 --> 01:10:58,880
Jim, I want you to put in for another assignment.
There are jobs in SAC just as important.
762
01:10:58,940 --> 01:11:03,523
Well, at least give me a chance
to have a fair crack at this one.
763
01:11:03,523 --> 01:11:06,229
Sure it's tough. It's tough on both of us now.
764
01:11:06,449 --> 01:11:09,904
When this wing gets back om its feet
it'll be entirely different.
765
01:11:10,254 --> 01:11:15,167
So will you. You've changed so much
already I hardly know you.
766
01:11:16,525 --> 01:11:20,010
Jim, I wish you'd think about
putting in for another assignment.
767
01:11:20,130 --> 01:11:21,907
Will you?
768
01:11:22,367 --> 01:11:25,882
Yeah. I'll think about it.
769
01:11:41,350 --> 01:11:44,036
Thank you.
770
01:11:47,691 --> 01:11:52,125
Has Hollis ever told you
why he never got married?
771
01:11:52,125 --> 01:11:55,101
Well... no. No, he hasn't.
772
01:11:55,161 --> 01:11:56,978
Because he's a coward.
773
01:11:56,978 --> 01:12:01,672
It takes a brave man to look his wife
in the eye night after night and say,
774
01:12:01,672 --> 01:12:06,036
"Sweetheart, I got a call from the
command post and I have to leave."
775
01:12:06,036 --> 01:12:09,301
Carry on, my love.
I'll muddle through.
776
01:12:09,531 --> 01:12:11,917
One day, I'm gonna say,
777
01:12:11,917 --> 01:12:16,351
"Honey, let's go to Lake Tahoe for
the weekend." How'd you like that?
778
01:12:16,351 --> 01:12:19,107
I'd adore it.
Good. We'll do it.
779
01:12:19,107 --> 01:12:24,100
The Jostems have offered to take you
home. Or I could drop you off now.
780
01:12:24,100 --> 01:12:26,297
Which would you prefer?
781
01:12:26,297 --> 01:12:29,013
Well, if you don't mind, I think I'll stay on a bit.
782
01:12:29,053 --> 01:12:32,179
Alright. I'll try to come back if I can.
783
01:12:34,076 --> 01:12:37,322
I like your hair that way.
784
01:12:45,480 --> 01:12:57,064
♪ Here at SAC the florid cry, there's just one thing we can't deny
which we get clobbered by..An enemy attack, or ORI. ♪
785
01:12:59,820 --> 01:13:03,785
♪ Our wing commander got a racket,
tho sometimes it's hard to hack it\s ♪
786
01:13:03,825 --> 01:13:09,646
♪ When ever he gets his wife alone.. dig aling aling on that little red phone. ♪
787
01:13:10,975 --> 01:13:14,849
♪ Oh we'll be on a seven day alert,
for a week we will not see a skirt ♪
788
01:13:14,909 --> 01:13:21,470
♪ So we know it's part of SAC's main goal...
to test our partners tail control. ♪
789
01:13:22,908 --> 01:13:27,422
♪ Absence makes the heart grow fonder,
what ever became of the will blue yonder ♪
790
01:13:27,481 --> 01:13:31,815
♪ How we wish the good old days.. were back
in SAC! ♪
791
01:13:45,057 --> 01:13:48,352
Can I have your attention, I just received a message
from Col Morgan at the Command Post
792
01:13:48,612 --> 01:13:53,924
He's leaving for his quarters immediately, and he's like us to
come over there eat him out of house and home.
793
01:14:02,912 --> 01:14:06,127
Coming with us Victoria
I can drive Victoria... Fine!
794
01:14:06,407 --> 01:14:10,142
Is Jim going to join us
I don't think so..
795
01:14:11,919 --> 01:14:13,197
See you at the Morgans.
796
01:14:17,032 --> 01:14:23,882
What's the matter? When I ran into the BX the other day,
we got two or three looks like that, Did you notice?
797
01:14:24,102 --> 01:14:31,292
Oh don't worry, it ridiculous.
Never the less.. Never the less.
798
01:14:32,041 --> 01:14:34,777
Alright, I can drop you off at the Morris's,
and they can drive you home.
799
01:14:35,356 --> 01:14:39,261
I don't think I will go Hollis.
Do you mind dropping me off on the way?
800
01:14:39,720 --> 01:14:40,579
Alright.
801
01:14:58,274 --> 01:15:00,231
Banning.
Colonel. How are you?
802
01:15:00,321 --> 01:15:02,928
Don't you ever go home?
803
01:15:02,928 --> 01:15:07,591
Why? All I got at home
is a wife and five kids!
804
01:15:08,310 --> 01:15:11,426
Least it was five
last time I counted.
805
01:15:11,426 --> 01:15:12,265
Excuse me, sir.
806
01:15:12,404 --> 01:15:13,723
What's the problem?
807
01:15:13,723 --> 01:15:13,942
Oh, it's nothing serious.
What's the problem?
808
01:15:13,942 --> 01:15:14,821
Oh, it's nothing serious.
809
01:15:15,240 --> 01:15:17,397
Well, what's Col Garcia doing here?
810
01:15:17,497 --> 01:15:19,694
He was up all night last night
on a check flight.
811
01:15:19,974 --> 01:15:25,626
I know, sir. We have standing orders to call him whenever
there's a problem, no matter how small it is. Excuse me
812
01:15:28,092 --> 01:15:32,716
No sweat, Colonel. Spotted the
trouble just after I called you.
813
01:15:34,074 --> 01:15:36,411
Looks OK to me.
814
01:15:36,411 --> 01:15:39,736
Evening, Colonel.
Joe.
815
01:15:39,736 --> 01:15:44,330
I think I've found one reason why
maintenance has a time problem.
816
01:15:44,330 --> 01:15:45,358
What is it?
You.
817
01:15:45,798 --> 01:15:47,715
You're here as an executive not a mechanic.
818
01:15:48,034 --> 01:15:51,170
You're supposed to train airmen and officers
to do their job, not do it for them.
819
01:15:51,639 --> 01:15:54,066
You're trying to pitch, catch and
play first base at the same time.
820
01:15:54,066 --> 01:15:55,244
And that's what slowing them down!
You're trying to pitch, catch and
play first base at the same time.
821
01:15:55,244 --> 01:15:55,624
And that's what slowing them down!
822
01:15:56,083 --> 01:16:00,377
You belong in the command post or in your
office unless there's a major emergency.
823
01:16:00,857 --> 01:16:03,653
And in your bed when you're out
on your feet the way you are now.
824
01:16:03,852 --> 01:16:04,771
No Sir. If I can't run my department
the way I think I ought..
825
01:16:04,771 --> 01:16:07,108
Now, sir, if I can't run
my department the way -
No Sir. If I can't run my department
the way I think I ought..
826
01:16:07,108 --> 01:16:07,148
Now, sir, if I can't run
my department the way -
827
01:16:07,148 --> 01:16:07,847
Joe. Go on home and get some sleep.
Now, sir, if I can't run
my department the way -
828
01:16:07,847 --> 01:16:09,464
Joe. Go on home and get some sleep.
829
01:16:10,084 --> 01:16:13,209
We'll talk about it in the morning.
830
01:16:17,723 --> 01:16:21,088
Alright. Right. Bye-bye.
831
01:16:21,687 --> 01:16:24,653
Hi.
Hi.
832
01:16:24,653 --> 01:16:28,887
Garcia told me about the chewing out
you gave him last night.
833
01:16:28,887 --> 01:16:32,462
I wouldn't exactly call it
a chewing out.
834
01:16:32,462 --> 01:16:35,268
You don't know old Smoky Joe.
835
01:16:35,768 --> 01:16:37,905
He wants a transfer to B-58s.
836
01:16:38,863 --> 01:16:40,201
Oh, come on!
837
01:16:40,990 --> 01:16:44,545
Smooth his ruffled feathers
and talk him out of it.
838
01:16:44,545 --> 01:16:48,500
I don't wanna talk him out of it
unless he develops a back-up system.
839
01:16:48,500 --> 01:16:51,476
Suppose he gets sick
or has an accident.
840
01:16:51,476 --> 01:16:54,711
Maintenance would be bogged down.
If an ORI hits...
841
01:16:54,711 --> 01:16:58,386
This is where I came in.
I got that speech from Brooks.
842
01:17:00,763 --> 01:17:03,798
What happened?
Convince him he was wrong?
843
01:17:03,798 --> 01:17:08,102
I pointed out he'd have a king-sized
morale if he replaced Garcia.
844
01:17:08,102 --> 01:17:10,579
His men think the world of him.
845
01:17:10,579 --> 01:17:14,633
So do I.
But he can't do everything himself.
846
01:17:14,633 --> 01:17:17,070
You'd go a long way
before you'd find anybody as good.
847
01:17:17,329 --> 01:17:21,064
He'd be a more effective if he'd learn how to
delegate authority And he's going to!
848
01:17:21,763 --> 01:17:24,140
What about this request for transfer?
849
01:17:25,728 --> 01:17:26,976
I never saw it.
850
01:17:27,495 --> 01:17:32,668
Ah..Come on. You stall around on this all he'll do is
go to the inspector general. Why go out on a limb?
851
01:17:33,636 --> 01:17:35,045
Out on a limb?!
852
01:17:35,604 --> 01:17:38,200
How the hell do you think
I've been living since I took this job?
853
01:17:38,440 --> 01:17:40,337
What's wrong with going out on a limb, Hollis?
854
01:17:40,377 --> 01:17:42,434
Don't get excited, I didn't mean it that way.
855
01:17:42,494 --> 01:17:44,152
Well I'd like to know exactly what you did mean!
856
01:17:44,921 --> 01:17:47,857
You should be careful
the way you handle it.
857
01:17:47,857 --> 01:17:52,590
Leave it to me. If somebody saws off
the limb it'll be my neck, not yours l
858
01:17:57,114 --> 01:18:00,409
"Ranger control,
this is Boxcar 30, over."
859
01:18:00,409 --> 01:18:04,593
I'd like to see your flight orders
and tomorrow's crews. Yes, sir.
860
01:18:04,593 --> 01:18:10,235
"...break break, silver-toned
hotel... Break break." Thank you.
861
01:18:10,235 --> 01:18:15,058
"Authentication time is 06/0130."
862
01:18:16,966 --> 01:18:21,749
"Roger. Copied your traffic.
Boxcar 30, out."
863
01:18:21,749 --> 01:18:24,575
Who authorized that leave?
864
01:18:24,575 --> 01:18:27,012
Col Farr.
865
01:18:27,012 --> 01:18:30,607
Gen Aymes come back
from the Titan Complex yet?
866
01:18:30,607 --> 01:18:33,732
Yes, sir, he's at the missile
assembly building.
867
01:18:33,732 --> 01:18:37,896
"Runway temperature
is 85 degrees Fahrenheit."
868
01:18:43,648 --> 01:18:48,422
Gen Aymes, there's something I'd like
to discuss with you before you leave.
869
01:18:48,422 --> 01:18:51,218
I'm just about set to take off.
What is it, Jim?
870
01:18:51,218 --> 01:18:52,166
Can we use your office?
Of course.
I'm just about set to take off.
What is it, Jim?
871
01:18:52,166 --> 01:18:53,375
Can we use your office?
Of course.
872
01:19:02,891 --> 01:19:06,217
I wanna replace Hollis Farr.
873
01:19:07,036 --> 01:19:09,442
Why? What's happened?
874
01:19:09,442 --> 01:19:13,966
Are we in shape in the electronic
squadron to give Commander a leave?
875
01:19:13,966 --> 01:19:16,872
I wouldn't say so, no.
876
01:19:16,872 --> 01:19:19,778
Hollis Farr gave him a leave.
877
01:19:19,778 --> 01:19:22,314
You're going to fire him for that?
878
01:19:22,314 --> 01:19:24,611
No, not just for that.
879
01:19:24,611 --> 01:19:27,767
General,
you're on top of three wings.
880
01:19:27,767 --> 01:19:31,671
You don't have time to take off the
cowling and look at nuts and bolts.
881
01:19:31,931 --> 01:19:36,125
That's my job in the 904th. And I've
finally found the monkey wrench.
882
01:19:36,125 --> 01:19:39,260
Why was maintenance
below par in the last ORI?
883
01:19:39,260 --> 01:19:42,096
And low-level bombing,
alert crew exams, air refueling?
884
01:19:42,306 --> 01:19:46,351
Because Hollis Farr was winning
friends and losing efficiency
885
01:19:46,351 --> 01:19:49,476
with a relaxed training program,
an eight to five work day,
886
01:19:49,536 --> 01:19:51,354
a policy geared to normal times.
887
01:19:51,533 --> 01:19:55,298
I inherited the most popular
vice commander in SAC,
888
01:19:55,298 --> 01:19:59,043
but one who will not assume
responsibility.
889
01:19:59,971 --> 01:20:03,716
Friend or no friend, he's out, John.
Unless you override me.
890
01:20:03,716 --> 01:20:06,412
You have a replacement in mind?
891
01:20:06,412 --> 01:20:09,828
Mike Stanley, at the Air War College.
Up for reassignment next month.
892
01:20:10,227 --> 01:20:12,284
OK, it's your wing.
893
01:20:12,284 --> 01:20:16,239
I'll move Hollis out as soon
as Stanley can take over.
894
01:20:16,239 --> 01:20:20,283
Of course, you know
what this'll do to his career.
895
01:20:20,283 --> 01:20:24,357
Maybe a good swift kick like this
is exactly what he needs.
896
01:20:24,357 --> 01:20:27,243
Might straighten him out.
897
01:20:28,681 --> 01:20:31,507
I just wonder if your timing is good.
898
01:20:32,536 --> 01:20:33,954
Because of the ORI?
899
01:20:34,193 --> 01:20:38,048
No. Because you might have personal reasons.
900
01:20:39,925 --> 01:20:44,239
There's been talk Jim. About Hollis and Victoria.
901
01:20:47,325 --> 01:20:49,522
Even the grapevine
around here is below par.
902
01:20:50,900 --> 01:20:56,322
(PANTS) I can't run a wing on what
people think. I want him out of here.
903
01:20:56,322 --> 01:20:59,019
OK, Jim.
904
01:21:01,505 --> 01:21:05,150
Alright, the low-level bombing
on this mission was red-hot.
905
01:21:05,470 --> 01:21:07,347
One after the other.
906
01:21:07,836 --> 01:21:12,550
As far as air refueling, if those tankers were
giving out trading stamps, you'd all have a few books.
907
01:21:12,550 --> 01:21:13,418
Now -
908
01:21:13,538 --> 01:21:15,276
I'd like to say a few words.
909
01:21:15,276 --> 01:21:19,460
I don't share Col Farr's enthusiasm
about this mission.
910
01:21:19,460 --> 01:21:23,075
Based on weight and weather,
your B-52 performance charts
911
01:21:23,075 --> 01:21:26,280
called for a take-off roll
of 8,000ft. Not 9,000,
912
01:21:26,530 --> 01:21:28,847
which three of yours took.
913
01:21:28,847 --> 01:21:31,144
You're using improper technique
914
01:21:31,144 --> 01:21:36,157
and you're slow in getting up. It's
burning up time, which is our enemy.
915
01:21:36,157 --> 01:21:41,579
What the hell good is bombing accuracy if enemy missiles
can knock the bombers out before they take off?
916
01:21:41,579 --> 01:21:42,598
Major Jarvis?
917
01:21:42,857 --> 01:21:44,155
Yes, sir?
918
01:21:44,335 --> 01:21:48,689
You're a lone man on this mission,
was there any problem with the plane?
919
01:21:48,689 --> 01:21:50,237
No, sir.
920
01:21:50,237 --> 01:21:53,442
From now on, any crew that fails
to measure up, goes back on training status
921
01:21:53,542 --> 01:21:57,916
until they can demonstrate desire
proficiency. Are there any questions?
922
01:22:00,752 --> 01:22:04,197
That'll be all. Dismissed.
923
01:22:13,654 --> 01:22:17,868
What the hell got into you? You
chopped my legs out from under me!
924
01:22:17,868 --> 01:22:19,446
How do you expect to have authority?
925
01:22:19,466 --> 01:22:21,363
I don't. You're fired.
926
01:22:23,670 --> 01:22:24,559
I'm what?
927
01:22:24,719 --> 01:22:28,274
I talked to Gen Aymes.
I'm replacing you.
928
01:22:28,274 --> 01:22:33,227
Are you gonna tell me why I've been
fired or is that asking too much?
929
01:22:33,227 --> 01:22:35,104
My job is to get this wing on its feet,
anything that -
930
01:22:35,124 --> 01:22:36,941
Ah quit the lecture and get to the point!
931
01:22:36,941 --> 01:22:41,675
I intend to. It's been one big
happy family, hasn't it?
932
01:22:40,866 --> 01:22:44,171
Division's good. Tell Hollis Farr,
he'll OK a leave.
933
01:22:44,291 --> 01:22:48,256
You don't like the seven-day alert,
tell Hollis Farr, he aims to please.
934
01:22:48,256 --> 01:22:51,701
He's not out on a limb. Let the wing
commander stick his neck out.
935
01:22:51,701 --> 01:22:54,956
Be vice commander
until something cushier turns up.
936
01:22:54,956 --> 01:22:58,831
And don't ever get in the spot
where they can turn the heat on you.
937
01:22:58,831 --> 01:23:03,065
It's about time somebody did. If a man
can't stand heat, stay out of the kitchen.
938
01:23:05,412 --> 01:23:09,316
You know, I said you didn't have
enough hell in you to be wing commander,
939
01:23:09,556 --> 01:23:12,312
You've got enough
for the entire air force.
940
01:23:31,475 --> 01:23:34,381
What time are the Josten's due?
941
01:23:34,381 --> 01:23:36,857
I canceled dinner tonight.
I said I had a headache.
942
01:23:37,656 --> 01:23:42,110
Good. I'm afraid I wouldn't be
very good company anyway.
943
01:23:42,310 --> 01:23:43,928
Col Caldwell in quarters.
944
01:23:56,470 --> 01:23:58,407
I see the spinet finally arrived.
945
01:23:59,586 --> 01:24:02,771
Looks good over here, doesn't it?
946
01:24:02,771 --> 01:24:05,028
Yes.
947
01:24:12,118 --> 01:24:15,913
Well, when are you going to ask me?
948
01:24:15,913 --> 01:24:18,419
Ask you what?
949
01:24:18,679 --> 01:24:23,392
If there's any truth in the rumors
about Hollis and me.
950
01:24:25,689 --> 01:24:28,515
I think you know me better than that.
951
01:24:28,515 --> 01:24:33,448
No. I don't really know you
at all any more.
952
01:24:33,448 --> 01:24:37,872
It's like...
like living with a stranger.
953
01:24:38,491 --> 01:24:44,273
I don't fit into this life, I've got
to get away and think things out.
954
01:24:44,273 --> 01:24:46,789
Where would you go?
955
01:24:46,789 --> 01:24:48,717
I'm not sure.
956
01:24:48,747 --> 01:24:52,601
Home, London
There's a boat leaving on the 20th.
957
01:25:03,935 --> 01:25:07,770
Are you sure
that's what you wanna do?
958
01:25:13,882 --> 01:25:18,525
Yes. I'll get you something to eat.
959
01:25:22,699 --> 01:25:27,063
First we'll review the latest
safety procedures in the Hound-dog.
960
01:25:27,063 --> 01:25:29,849
Prior to our scheduled drop,
961
01:25:29,849 --> 01:25:35,991
the positive locking device will not be unlocked
till the aircraft is over the range on the run.
962
01:25:35,991 --> 01:25:38,557
If the release it not accomplished,
963
01:25:38,557 --> 01:25:43,141
the release systems will be locked
prior to departure...
964
01:25:43,141 --> 01:25:45,957
The broken arrow exercise at 4B
went off very well, General.
965
01:25:45,957 --> 01:25:47,095
Sorry I couldn't get there.
I went into town to see Bill Fowler.
The broken arrow exercise at 4B
went off very well, General.
966
01:25:47,095 --> 01:25:48,393
Sorry I couldn't get there.
I went into town to see Bill Fowler.
967
01:25:48,453 --> 01:25:49,991
How is he? Any improvement?
968
01:25:50,310 --> 01:25:56,442
Physically, but the fight's drained
out of him. Winston Aircraft offered
him a good job, he's not interested.
969
01:25:56,532 --> 01:25:59,468
Yes, I know,
we've all dropped in to see him.
970
01:25:59,468 --> 01:26:04,191
If something doesn't happen to snap
him out of this, he's licked.
971
01:26:19,300 --> 01:26:21,976
Come in.
972
01:26:29,026 --> 01:26:31,912
Hello, Bill.
973
01:26:41,019 --> 01:26:44,225
How you doing?
974
01:26:48,429 --> 01:26:50,946
I thought I'd drop in,
975
01:26:50,946 --> 01:26:53,911
see how you're getting along.
976
01:27:04,726 --> 01:27:07,622
Nice room.
977
01:27:12,815 --> 01:27:15,611
I, um...
978
01:27:20,634 --> 01:27:25,897
(SIGHS) I've been meaning
to read this book. Any good?
979
01:27:34,754 --> 01:27:38,059
(SIGHS) Well...
980
01:27:38,059 --> 01:27:41,415
If there's anything I can do...
981
01:27:41,415 --> 01:27:45,070
let me know.
982
01:27:46,298 --> 01:27:51,281
I hear you've been using the hatchet
again. Chopping off more dead wood.
983
01:27:51,910 --> 01:27:54,437
Who's next after Hollis?
984
01:27:54,437 --> 01:27:58,301
Do you have it worked out in advance
or do you play it by ear?
985
01:27:58,301 --> 01:28:00,648
That's one hell of a system.
986
01:28:00,648 --> 01:28:04,872
Next division commander, then 15th
air force headquarters in Omaha.
987
01:28:04,872 --> 01:28:10,334
You might just chop your way right to the top.
The youngest four-star general in air force history.
988
01:28:10,334 --> 01:28:12,831
I'll tell you what's wrong with your system.
989
01:28:12,931 --> 01:28:15,447
Men do their best for leaders who inspire them,
990
01:28:15,627 --> 01:28:16,785
Not for hatchet men.
991
01:28:17,045 --> 01:28:20,160
That's why General Hewit always stood out,
he and all the other who made it.
992
01:28:20,530 --> 01:28:24,514
They they got hatchets, but when they chop when they know
it's dead wood cause they know how to judge men.
993
01:28:24,514 --> 01:28:25,872
You can't even judge yourself!
994
01:28:26,312 --> 01:28:28,888
What makes you think you know
who's got it and who hasn't?
995
01:28:29,298 --> 01:28:31,375
I sure as hell had you pegged.
996
01:28:31,455 --> 01:28:34,630
You couldn't even do a good job
of blowing your brains out!
997
01:28:34,760 --> 01:28:37,496
Just a minute!
998
01:28:38,645 --> 01:28:42,180
Do you think I'm washed up, huh?
999
01:28:42,759 --> 01:28:45,904
I've got a job waiting for me.
1000
01:28:45,904 --> 01:28:52,815
A good job. Before I'm through I'm gonna make you choke
on every word of this. Get out of here.
1001
01:28:57,818 --> 01:29:00,294
Who's he visiting?
1002
01:29:00,294 --> 01:29:03,170
Are you Col Caldwell?
1003
01:29:03,280 --> 01:29:03,759
Yes.
1004
01:29:03,819 --> 01:29:06,106
There's a call for you.
1005
01:29:06,106 --> 01:29:08,503
Col Caldwell.
1006
01:29:08,503 --> 01:29:12,597
Col Josten. Tower has unidentified
KC135 on final approach.
1007
01:29:12,597 --> 01:29:15,123
No emergency declared.
1008
01:29:15,123 --> 01:29:17,830
Smells like an ORI.
1009
01:29:17,830 --> 01:29:20,905
Notify all members
of the battle staff.
1010
01:29:20,905 --> 01:29:23,861
I'll be there in 20 minutes.
1011
01:29:33,368 --> 01:29:35,675
"(TV NOISE)"
1012
01:29:35,675 --> 01:29:39,230
(PHONE RINGS)
1013
01:29:43,274 --> 01:29:46,080
Col Farr.
1014
01:29:47,728 --> 01:29:50,284
You sure it's Kirby?
1015
01:29:50,534 --> 01:29:52,871
I don't know but you'd better get over here just in case.
1016
01:29:53,170 --> 01:29:55,277
Remember, you're the store keeper
till the boss gets back.
1017
01:29:55,277 --> 01:29:58,273
I'm on my way.
1018
01:30:18,844 --> 01:30:24,736
This is an ORI. An no-notice
Operational Readiness Inspection.
1019
01:30:24,736 --> 01:30:29,339
In 9 minutes, headquarters SAC will
dispatch a fast-reaction message
1020
01:30:29,339 --> 01:30:34,572
to test your readiness to launch aircraft
and missiles in a maximum of 15 minutes.
1021
01:30:34,572 --> 01:30:38,227
And to check your effectiveness in carrying
out a simulated emergency war order.
1022
01:30:38,586 --> 01:30:40,154
No-one is to be notified
1023
01:30:40,154 --> 01:30:44,658
until the order comes in from SAC.
Carry on with what you were doing.
1024
01:30:44,658 --> 01:30:47,474
(PHONE RINGS)
1025
01:30:53,176 --> 01:30:56,711
(ALARM SOUNDS)
1026
01:30:57,949 --> 01:31:03,911
"This is Jumbo with a silver-flash
message for Moonbeam in six parts."
1027
01:31:04,101 --> 01:31:07,236
"Break break. Part one...
1028
01:31:07,236 --> 01:31:11,001
Papa, Kilo, Zulu..."
1029
01:31:11,780 --> 01:31:16,523
"Part two, Sierra, Tango, Hotel."
1030
01:31:16,523 --> 01:31:19,559
"Part three..."
1031
01:31:20,548 --> 01:31:22,864
Command post.
1032
01:31:22,864 --> 01:31:26,300
This is Col Caldwell. Is it Kirby?
1033
01:31:26,300 --> 01:31:29,984
Stand by, one. This is Col Farr.
1034
01:31:32,341 --> 01:31:36,385
"Bravo, break break."
1035
01:31:36,385 --> 01:31:41,408
"Authentication time
is 23/0655 Zulu."
1036
01:31:41,408 --> 01:31:45,053
Affirmative. It's the ORI.
1037
01:31:45,053 --> 01:31:49,297
Keep me posted.
I'll be there as soon as I can.
1038
01:31:52,083 --> 01:31:55,688
(ALARM SOUNDS)
1039
01:32:04,516 --> 01:32:07,442
(ALARM CONTINUES)
1040
01:32:13,204 --> 01:32:16,589
(SIRENS)
1041
01:32:19,805 --> 01:32:23,549
(ALARM SOUNDS)
1042
01:32:26,905 --> 01:32:30,270
"Prepare a simulated launch
on all missiles."
1043
01:32:30,270 --> 01:32:35,403
"Attention all personnel, prepared
a simulated launch on all missiles."
1044
01:32:35,403 --> 01:32:39,817
This is Ranger control to all alert
aircraft. Starting roll call.
1045
01:32:39,817 --> 01:32:42,503
Ranger 11.
"11, ready to taxi."
1046
01:32:42,503 --> 01:32:45,439
Ranger 23.
"23, ready to taxi."
1047
01:32:45,439 --> 01:32:48,984
Ranger 19.
"Roger. 19, ready to taxi."
1048
01:32:48,984 --> 01:32:53,448
"Ranger 25."
"25, ready to taxi."
1049
01:32:53,448 --> 01:32:57,162
- Ranger 13.-
"Roger. 13, ready to taxi."
1050
01:32:57,162 --> 01:33:02,575
- Ranger 18.
"Roger. 18, ready to taxi."
1051
01:33:03,903 --> 01:33:06,849
Ranger control.
Ranger 11, ready to roll.
1052
01:33:06,849 --> 01:33:09,096
11, you're cleared for take off.
1053
01:33:09,096 --> 01:33:16,495
"Full power coming up, five seconds.
Four, three, two, one."
1054
01:34:05,876 --> 01:34:09,201
"Ranger 15."
1055
01:34:16,082 --> 01:34:18,838
"Ranger 24."
1056
01:34:18,838 --> 01:34:21,434
14 seconds, so far so good.
1057
01:34:21,434 --> 01:34:24,839
"Ranger 27."
1058
01:34:30,252 --> 01:34:33,278
"Ranger 25."
1059
01:34:35,724 --> 01:34:41,746
Ready to raise launcher number one
on my mark. Ready? Mark.
1060
01:34:58,083 --> 01:35:04,184
"Ranger 21 cannot get full power
on number six engine. Ranger 21
1061
01:35:04,184 --> 01:35:07,959
cannot get full power
on number six engine."
1062
01:35:11,125 --> 01:35:15,049
Maintenance control,
get over to 21 right away.
1063
01:35:25,974 --> 01:35:29,529
That's all the power you're gonna
get on number six, 80%.
1064
01:35:29,529 --> 01:35:32,654
That'll knock us out of the box.
Ground abort.
1065
01:35:32,654 --> 01:35:35,750
It wouldn't even add 1,000 feet
to the take-off roll.
1066
01:35:35,750 --> 01:35:38,676
They'll flunk us on the whole ORI.
1067
01:35:38,676 --> 01:35:40,953
Any improvement?
No, sir. 80%.
1068
01:35:40,953 --> 01:35:43,549
Give me the command post.
1069
01:35:43,549 --> 01:35:48,063
Col Farr, the command post
is in contact with Col Caldwell.
1070
01:35:48,063 --> 01:35:50,799
Anything you wanna talk about?
1071
01:35:51,049 --> 01:35:53,415
Negative.
1072
01:35:53,415 --> 01:35:56,561
Ranger control. Ranger 21, negative.
1073
01:35:56,561 --> 01:36:00,226
We're simulating
war-time conditions. Linke, go.
1074
01:36:00,735 --> 01:36:04,470
Ranger control,
ranger 21 ready to roll.
1075
01:36:04,470 --> 01:36:06,717
Roger, 21. You're clear to go.
1076
01:36:06,717 --> 01:36:09,093
Keep a close check on number six.
1077
01:36:09,163 --> 01:36:11,081
If it drops below 80% at the decision point,
1078
01:36:11,200 --> 01:36:14,825
we'll abort the mission and clear the runway.
1079
01:36:30,643 --> 01:36:34,308
8,000 foot marker coming up.
1080
01:36:34,308 --> 01:36:37,204
Number six engine, 80%.
1081
01:36:40,689 --> 01:36:43,685
7,000 foot marker coming up.
1082
01:36:46,761 --> 01:36:52,153
Speed 112 knots.
Decision point coming up.
1083
01:36:54,000 --> 01:36:57,985
Now.
We're committed.
1084
01:36:59,503 --> 01:37:01,829
We're losing power in number six.
Shall I shut it down?
1085
01:37:01,869 --> 01:37:05,045
Negative!
We've past the refusal point.
1086
01:37:06,143 --> 01:37:10,987
3,000 foot marker coming up.
No improvement on number six.
1087
01:37:13,883 --> 01:37:16,139
Speed 150 knots.
1088
01:37:20,493 --> 01:37:24,548
Lift-off point now.
1089
01:37:51,480 --> 01:37:57,082
"Ranger control, that is affirmative.
You have six more aircraft to go."
1090
01:38:16,954 --> 01:38:21,128
Command post. This is Col Caldwell.
I'm on my way to the flight line.
1091
01:38:21,128 --> 01:38:24,034
Ranger 18's at the end of the runway
with engine trouble.
1092
01:38:24,194 --> 01:38:26,191
Roger.
1093
01:39:19,127 --> 01:39:23,681
We got less than three minutes
to get him off!
1094
01:39:38,500 --> 01:39:40,048
Easy does it, Sergeant.
1095
01:39:40,068 --> 01:39:42,504
Thank you, Colonel.
1096
01:39:47,787 --> 01:39:53,209
"18, you'll be the last to take off.
One minute 55 seconds to roll."
1097
01:39:53,209 --> 01:39:54,947
How does it look? They found it yet?
1098
01:39:54,987 --> 01:39:57,343
"We're working on it."
1099
01:40:01,168 --> 01:40:06,371
I got one minute and 50 seconds
before they score me as an abort.
1100
01:40:18,873 --> 01:40:21,869
- Try it now. -
1101
01:40:50,619 --> 01:40:53,125
- Try it again. -
1102
01:40:53,125 --> 01:40:56,341
18, 50 seconds. How you looking?
1103
01:41:00,854 --> 01:41:04,659
"We're OK.
Button her up, I'm taking off.
1104
01:42:05,564 --> 01:42:08,739
That's what I call cutting it close.
1105
01:42:08,739 --> 01:42:12,544
Just so we cut it,
that's all that counts.
1106
01:42:13,762 --> 01:42:16,069
Sorry to get you out in the middle of the night.
1107
01:42:16,069 --> 01:42:19,844
We thought the Wing Commanders wife would like to be present during an ORI.
1108
01:42:19,964 --> 01:42:25,316
Is there anything I can do?
Well the patient in 712 is having a bad night. Do you play gin-rummy?
1109
01:42:25,716 --> 01:42:26,894
I can learn.
1110
01:42:27,883 --> 01:42:30,359
We got them all off with 20 seconds to spare!
1111
01:42:31,198 --> 01:42:35,472
That sure was a cliff hanger.
This is your first ORI, isn't it? Yes Sir.
1112
01:42:37,090 --> 01:42:39,686
Let me tell you something Sargent, Were still hanging.
1113
01:42:40,265 --> 01:42:45,897
And we will be during air refueling, bomb runs, and ever
other phase of the mission for the next 14 and a have hours.
1114
01:42:47,775 --> 01:42:50,311
See how the coffees holding out well you Sargent?
Yes Sir!
1115
01:42:51,310 --> 01:42:54,425
Would you care for a cup of coffee Col?
Don't mind if I do. Thank you Sargent.
1116
01:42:59,159 --> 01:43:01,695
I sent up a plane with 80% power on one engine.
1117
01:43:02,414 --> 01:43:05,250
A B-52?
Yes. 21.
1118
01:43:07,597 --> 01:43:11,252
I know it's against peace-time regulations but
I decided there was no risk involved.
1119
01:43:11,382 --> 01:43:14,317
Operations normal so far on 21?
Yes Sir.
1120
01:43:17,593 --> 01:43:19,600
Alright, say it. Say I was wrong.
1121
01:43:19,600 --> 01:43:19,640
I don't know how Kirby'll going to score it.
Alright, say it. Say I was wrong.
1122
01:43:19,640 --> 01:43:21,557
I don't know how Kirby'll going to score it.
1123
01:43:22,276 --> 01:43:24,413
But at least you finally
stuck your neck out.
1124
01:43:24,623 --> 01:43:26,450
"This is Ranger 15.
1125
01:43:26,550 --> 01:43:30,904
Our radar is inoperative.
Repeat. Our radar is inoperative."
1126
01:43:34,329 --> 01:43:38,224
This is Col Caldwell, have you
checked everything in the dash one?
1127
01:43:38,603 --> 01:43:40,900
"Yes, sir, we have.
And in the maintenance manual."
1128
01:43:41,200 --> 01:43:43,996
"Our radar's completely out,
request further instruction."
1129
01:43:44,116 --> 01:43:46,872
Keep trying.
"We've tried everything in the book."
1130
01:43:47,131 --> 01:43:49,029
"It's impossible
to repair it in flight."
1131
01:43:50,467 --> 01:43:52,434
Who's his radar operator?
1132
01:43:52,494 --> 01:43:54,232
Truebeck. He's the best there is.
1133
01:43:57,697 --> 01:44:00,772
Alright, proceed on course, then fly
the rest of the route as briefed.
1134
01:44:01,012 --> 01:44:02,490
"Roger. 15."
1135
01:44:03,638 --> 01:44:07,743
Well, that's one abort.
1136
01:44:07,743 --> 01:44:09,590
Yeah, and two flunk."
1137
01:44:09,690 --> 01:44:11,108
Let's not have the wake yet.
1138
01:44:12,865 --> 01:44:15,002
Jorsten, let me have a look
at the flight plan.
1139
01:44:15,042 --> 01:44:15,841
Yes, sir.
1140
01:45:10,235 --> 01:45:13,550
- Ranger control, 21.-
"Roger, 21. Go ahead.
1141
01:45:13,550 --> 01:45:14,110
Refueling completed as scheduled.
- Ranger control, 21.-
"Roger, 21. Go ahead.
1142
01:45:14,110 --> 01:45:15,118
Refueling completed as scheduled.
1143
01:45:15,318 --> 01:45:18,473
Encountered light to moderate
turbulence. It's in the green.
1144
01:45:18,473 --> 01:45:21,379
Roger, 21. Have a good flight.
1145
01:45:23,986 --> 01:45:28,110
"Ranger control,
this is Ranger 27, over."
1146
01:45:28,110 --> 01:45:31,036
This is Ranger control. Go.
"Ranger 27,
1147
01:45:31,036 --> 01:45:36,788
in the refueling area. Encountering
extremely heavy turbulence."
1148
01:45:39,873 --> 01:45:43,399
Disconnect, we'll try it again.
1149
01:45:46,404 --> 01:45:48,591
"I've had several disconnects."
1150
01:45:48,711 --> 01:45:52,416
"I do not think I can get my full
fuel load in the required time."
1151
01:45:52,416 --> 01:45:54,084
How much fuel have you taken on, 27?
1152
01:45:54,123 --> 01:45:55,911
"Almost half the predefined load."
1153
01:45:55,911 --> 01:45:59,606
Have nine minutes left
to take on the rest.
1154
01:46:02,272 --> 01:46:05,388
Ranger 27, this is Col Caldwell.
1155
01:46:05,388 --> 01:46:10,531
If you feel the risk is excessive,
you're clear to return to the base.
1156
01:46:10,531 --> 01:46:14,175
There goes the ball game.
1157
01:46:16,742 --> 01:46:19,718
I think I can hack it, sir.
1158
01:46:19,718 --> 01:46:23,193
I'd like to try once more.
1159
01:46:23,193 --> 01:46:26,318
OK, but play it safe.
1160
01:46:26,318 --> 01:46:29,823
Remember,
this is a peace-time exercise.
1161
01:46:52,592 --> 01:46:55,497
(BUZZER)
1162
01:46:57,654 --> 01:47:00,411
101, do you mind, Mrs Caldwell?
1163
01:47:00,710 --> 01:47:01,998
Oh, no, not at all.
1164
01:47:01,998 --> 01:47:05,663
An appendectomy.
He came out of it just fine.
1165
01:47:05,663 --> 01:47:07,760
His wife has been notified
if that's what he wants to know.
1166
01:47:08,020 --> 01:47:11,555
His name is Kemler. Sgt Kemler.
1167
01:47:26,284 --> 01:47:30,359
Cam you make a call for me, please?
Your wife's been notified.
1168
01:47:30,359 --> 01:47:36,650
What? Oh! The call I want is to, er,
air refueling operations.
1169
01:47:36,650 --> 01:47:40,195
Would you ask them
how Ramrod 67 did in the ORI?
1170
01:47:40,195 --> 01:47:41,533
Will you, ma'am?
1171
01:47:41,673 --> 01:47:43,500
I'd be glad to.
1172
01:47:43,500 --> 01:47:46,875
Extension 1021.
1173
01:48:13,358 --> 01:48:17,762
Hello, I'm speaking for Sgt Kemler
from the base hospital.
1174
01:48:17,762 --> 01:48:23,175
No, he's fine. No complications. He
was anxious to know how his plane -
1175
01:48:23,175 --> 01:48:26,700
Tell him the whole damn squadron
made it, Mrs Kemler.
1176
01:48:26,700 --> 01:48:29,016
Oh, sorry, Mrs Caldwell.
1177
01:48:29,016 --> 01:48:32,961
All bombers received maximum on-load
in the specified time.
1178
01:48:32,961 --> 01:48:35,477
I'll tell him. Bye.
1179
01:48:35,477 --> 01:48:36,276
What did he say?
1180
01:48:36,376 --> 01:48:39,042
The whole damn squadron made it.
1181
01:48:39,042 --> 01:48:42,987
Wonderful. I'm Mrs Kemler.
May I go and tell him?
1182
01:48:42,987 --> 01:48:47,600
Just exactly what the patient needs.
Room 101. Thank you.
1183
01:48:48,839 --> 01:48:54,830
"This is 26. I'm the last one down
at 34 after the hour."
1184
01:48:54,830 --> 01:48:57,716
"Roger, 26."
1185
01:49:03,069 --> 01:49:06,444
(CHATTERING)
1186
01:49:10,598 --> 01:49:12,895
Morse. Any aborts?
1187
01:49:12,895 --> 01:49:16,819
One. And one that can go either way.
1188
01:49:20,265 --> 01:49:21,523
Want some coffee?
1189
01:49:21,523 --> 01:49:25,457
Thanks, but in moderation.
Not more than 20 cups a day.
1190
01:49:27,455 --> 01:49:29,771
There's one guy I never thought
I'd be rooting for.
1191
01:49:30,920 --> 01:49:32,607
He's getting the bomb scores.
1192
01:49:34,135 --> 01:49:36,662
Yep. Thanks.
1193
01:49:41,435 --> 01:49:41,954
General.
1194
01:49:47,866 --> 01:49:50,113
There's nothing
we can do about it now.
1195
01:50:00,418 --> 01:50:03,344
Good morning, sir.
Morning. Get any sleep?
1196
01:50:03,374 --> 01:50:03,973
No, sir.
1197
01:50:04,453 --> 01:50:05,831
I got in a couple of naps.
1198
01:50:06,280 --> 01:50:11,263
That does it for me.
A 10 or 15-minute nap and I'm OK.
1199
01:50:11,493 --> 01:50:14,259
It's remarkable how little sleep a
man can get along with if he has to.
1200
01:50:14,459 --> 01:50:16,606
It certainly is, sir.
1201
01:50:22,158 --> 01:50:23,326
I'm glad to hear that, sir.
1202
01:50:23,786 --> 01:50:28,020
Col Farr you're aware of the peace-time rule against
sending up an aircraft without full power?
1203
01:50:28,359 --> 01:50:29,757
Yes, sir.
1204
01:50:29,777 --> 01:50:32,513
Sir, we were simulating
war-time conditions.
1205
01:50:33,552 --> 01:50:35,349
I would've made the same decision.
1206
01:50:40,462 --> 01:50:41,401
So would I.
1207
01:50:41,960 --> 01:50:44,297
And I'm not gonna score it
as an abort.
1208
01:50:49,140 --> 01:50:50,139
We're in.
1209
01:50:52,815 --> 01:50:54,463
He didn't even mention
the bombing scores.
1210
01:50:54,483 --> 01:50:57,279
I guarantee they're great.
Listen, He smiled at you.
1211
01:50:57,718 --> 01:51:01,832
When Happy Jack smiles at a wing commander
it's like giving him the Airman of the Year award.
1212
01:51:13,196 --> 01:51:16,112
You could've contacted me last night
before you sent that plane up.
1213
01:51:16,681 --> 01:51:17,990
Yes, I could've. Couldn't I.
1214
01:51:18,509 --> 01:51:20,656
How did you like it
out there on that limb?
1215
01:51:23,522 --> 01:51:25,689
Gets, er, kinda breezy, doesn't it?
1216
01:51:25,909 --> 01:51:26,987
It sure does.
1217
01:51:28,165 --> 01:51:30,822
You stay with it... pal.
1218
01:51:31,940 --> 01:51:34,007
You might even get to like it
after a while.
1219
01:51:38,341 --> 01:51:41,017
I think I'll go get some sleep.
1220
01:52:00,240 --> 01:52:01,259
Good morning.
1221
01:52:01,579 --> 01:52:03,366
I hear it's going very well.
1222
01:52:03,845 --> 01:52:05,273
Yes, it is.
1223
01:52:06,252 --> 01:52:11,195
I'm glad. I was worried when I heard
that you weren't here at the start.
1224
01:52:13,262 --> 01:52:17,117
My first trip to San Francisco.
Wouldn't you know?
1225
01:52:18,115 --> 01:52:19,164
How is Bill?
1226
01:52:19,643 --> 01:52:22,000
Bill's going to be just fine.
1227
01:52:32,535 --> 01:52:34,452
Col Caldwell in quarters.
1228
01:52:38,926 --> 01:52:41,892
It's a good thing they don't
score you on your home life.
1229
01:52:43,490 --> 01:52:45,717
I'd fall flat on my face.
1230
01:52:48,513 --> 01:52:52,288
It isn't just you,
it's everyone in SAC.
1231
01:52:54,854 --> 01:52:56,991
There was an airman at the hospital.
1232
01:52:57,091 --> 01:52:59,308
Do you know the first thing
he asked about when he came round?
1233
01:52:59,647 --> 01:53:01,974
His wife or his children?
1234
01:53:02,992 --> 01:53:06,268
No, he wanted to know
how his plane did in the ORI.
1235
01:53:10,103 --> 01:53:15,685
I know it doesn't make sense to you,
but if you spend a lifetime in SAC -
1236
01:53:15,805 --> 01:53:17,642
But he hasn't.
1237
01:53:17,702 --> 01:53:19,330
He's still in his 20s.
1238
01:53:22,785 --> 01:53:29,366
I met his wife too. She doesn't
think he's... different or callous.
1239
01:53:29,795 --> 01:53:31,173
She understands.
1240
01:53:31,822 --> 01:53:33,430
I wish I had.
1241
01:53:48,449 --> 01:53:50,386
Gosh, you're ugly.
1242
01:53:50,386 --> 01:53:53,941
(PHONE RINGS)
1243
01:53:56,527 --> 01:53:58,635
Col Caldwell's quarters.
1244
01:53:59,903 --> 01:54:00,991
It's for me.
1245
01:54:06,294 --> 01:54:07,602
Yes. Yes, of course.
1246
01:54:08,690 --> 01:54:11,776
No, it won't take a moment
to get there, General Kirby.
1247
01:54:12,535 --> 01:54:16,080
Goodbye.
1248
01:54:16,080 --> 01:54:20,334
He wants to see me
about the family services program.
1249
01:54:20,354 --> 01:54:22,401
I'll be back as soon as I can, dear.
1250
01:54:31,419 --> 01:54:34,315
You'll have to learn
to live with these things in SAC.
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