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A R E A P P L A N C E

We want to express our thanks to the Ministry of Defence...

and the US Navy, to provide cooperation in the production of the film.

In particular, we salute the men and officers of the USS Princeton...

in which many of the scenes.

Above the breakpoint, isn't it, Dan?

Yes, sir. That landed too abruptly.

- What do you think of these two squadrons? - Good, Captain, good.

What's on your mind, Dan? You worried about something?

No, sir. I just remembered.

Seeing these kids coming here is like reliving it.

- I've been on this ship before. - I know you were.

The same boat...

Long before he went on reserve.

I and some of the same people officers have already boarded.

We are together again.

Looks like it passed a long time.

Autumn '44. When I came on board just like now.

They were going to be my children. They hadn't met me, but...

...I was assigned the command of their squadron.

I have to admit I was a little scared about what they had sent me.

In those days education was feverish,

...the nerves are tense and the battles were getting harder and harder.

First on board was Joe Rogers, a lieutenant commander in the fleet...

...who chose to become a flyer instead of a firing officer on a cruiser.

He was a graduate of the Cadet School and had and had seen the Navy more than most...

...and he was a kind of hero for the Captain's Office.

I think some of those those young men imagined...

...that he would be their squadron leader, when they reached the sea.

I thought Joe was a good guy. and he probably knew his job.

The Squadron brought its own unit for entertainment.

And the unit was one man. Ed Kelly.

As a citizen, he was a member of the "Spring Trio".

There was also "Snake" Gibbs McKay.

When he joined the Navy, the football team Notre Dame lost its famous defensive lineman.

The "Judge" was another one of my new kids.

He was a law student, serious and intelligent.

Two items that shouldn't be that no pilot should be without.

Longfellow, the poet turned pilot.

Another bad combination.

They signal him to leave. What's wrong with him?

- Who's this dude? - Ensign Barney Smith, sir.

The kids call him Barney Oldfield. He drove a race car back home.

He disregarded the signal. He could have disintegrated every plane on the deck.

Yes, sir. I think he's a little impatient.

His brother was killed in the Philippines.

- It can't wait, can it? - Something like that, sir.

I suppose you know, Mr. Rogers, that you're the new Axe of Business.

- Yes, sir. - Very well.

Your first official order is to say that Ensign Smith is grounded.

What do you think of that?

I've been on board two minutes and I'm already grounded.

You think it'll be permanent?

Of course not, Barney. It doesn't mean anything.

It will keep you on deck for a few days to punish you.

- Oh, what are you worried about? - They can't do this to you.

Really? They already did.

Hello.

- Good evening, sir. - Hello, Mr. Rogers, what are you thinking?

- Sir, this is about Ensign Smith. - Yes?

I hope you don't think I'm growing where they don't sow me, but...

...I wonder if it mattered to say something on his behalf.

You're free to speak whenever you want. Remember that.

- Sit down. - Thank you, sir.

What I meant to say was that when you you meet the children for the first time...

- By "children" you mean the new squadron, don't you? - Yes, sir.

I was with them throughout the training.

Tom was in St. Mary's, Pensacola, he went all the way.

I know them quite well, and they're not a bad unit.

Let's see if I've got this straight. You're from Starfleet.

You were already an officer, when they were still cadets.

Yes, sir.

You were a lieutenant commander, you're a graduate of the Naval Academy.

Most of them, are not.

So you play the biggest brother to men.

You probably have enough authority to get them to get them out of a little trouble now and then.

Well, there have been some times that I...

You are a leader in their eyes. And with good reason.

So, today, you got on board, hitting it with everything you've got...

...to protect your men.

Is there a problem with that, Mr. Collier?

No, but it just does my job harder.

Every time I give them an order you might not agree with...

...you'll feel insulted.

I'm in the Navy to take orders. I'll obey whatever you tell me.

I will support you to the end, along with the rest of the squadron.

Good.

As far as Ensign Smith is concerned.

There are many important tasks for a pilot...

...on the ship that do not include flights.

Yes, sir.

You will tell Fate to be in the Hall Briefing Room after dinner, Mr. Rogers?

- I want to meet them. - Yes, sir.

Attention!

Gentlemen, this is Commander Collier, your new squadron leader.

- Good evening, gentlemen. - Good evening.

At ease.

Smoking is allowed.

Your former commander is in the hospital so I've been ordered to replace him.

Stay away from trouble, eyes and we'll get along just fine.

All you need to remember is that we are a team.

Kind of like a football team.

Only our dangers are a little higher.

And I will give you the guidelines.

There are not going to be stars on the team.

And certainly not air acrobats.

Ensign Smith almost caused a serious accident this afternoon.

They signaled him to leave, but he volunteered anyway.

I think he wanted to prove that he's an individualist.

And that's something that's not going to we're going to have in this squadron.

The individualist is dangerous to the Captaincy and to himself.

Disease is invariably the "hero", who breaks the formation...

...and leaves to shoot down some Zeros he's spotted.

In fact in 9 out of 10 cases he is killed in his attempt

...and leaves the squadron with a plane and one less pilot.

This is a kind of pilot that the Navy has no interest in having.

This squadron must and will fly as a unit.

Well, gentlemen, that's all for now.

Lieutenant Rogers is and any questions you have...

...I'm sure you'll be happy to answer them.

Good night, gentlemen. See you in the morning.

- Dude, do you get the creeps? - Where did they find him?

- Wow, a regular caravan. - You know what I think of him?

Let it go, guys.

Remember that Squadron Leader has flown most of the...

...war missions than anyone on the ship.

And he's third in the entire Navy, in shooting down enemy planes.

AIR FORCE MAJOR COMMANDER

- What do you think of the new squadron? - One of the best I've ever seen.

A little rough and maybe a little impatient, but...

- That's what makes good pilots. - What about this Ensign Smith?

- Are you going to punish him officially? - No, sir.

I pinned him down and in his case I think that's punishment enough.

Really? I'll leave it to your discretion.

- Good luck, Dan. - Thank you, sir.

Mr. Rogers, I've just arranged for Barney Smith to be transferred to the Squadron Office.

He will be very disappointed.

Many jobs on board are as important as my own.

Yes, I know, sir, but... You see, the foal for Barney...

...means more than it does to others.

No matter how important the project becomes, I'm afraid he won't see it that way.

I'm afraid I'm going to have to to see it that way.

- Reminds me of the great "Agelastos". - Mr. Horseman, please.

Good thing the Navy won't let you to choose your own squadron leader.

- You like Mr. Collier. - Yeah, what are you doing?

- You licking for your stripes, Longfellow? - Don't get me wrong.

In my opinion, Squadron Leader...

I'm writing a poem that sums up everything.

They don't court-martial you for writing poems.

- You wanna bet? - Yes.

Like Cyrano de Bergerac, I'll cut them to pieces with the lyrics.

- You've got the nose for it... - But not the talent.

How'd it go?

You're going to work in the Bureau, Barney.

Well... it's going to be a big war. You'll be back on the air!

What are you guys worried about?

- What's going on? - Wait a minute, guys.

Listen, I'm trying to tell you...

You and your chatter. What are you so excited about?

Well, you pilots don't have ever seen an anti-aircraft exercise before?

- Are you enjoying it? - Nice A.E. You're a nice A.E.

-Why didn't you tell us what's going on? - I tried to, but you guys got me in the way.

I didn't know that lawyers run so fast.

- You must have taken it... - "Cease fire."

- Don't tell me I don't believe it. - Willie!

- He said he'd come aboard... - Yes, he did.

- Didn't you see us come up? - I was in the infirmary, in quarantine.

- I had mumps. - For you, it's natural.

They wanted to transfer me, of course, but you see...

- But we're in the middle of the Pacific. - Yes, yes... I mean, sir.

You should have been thrown overboard. Mumps are contagious.

- Hey, Willie! - Hi, Joe... uh...

- Mr. Rogers. - How are you?

- Are you the squadron leader? - No, no, I'm the SA.

Of course, what do I know, but for me you should be the squadron leader.

- The way you guide us... - Yeah, yeah, what are you doing on the boat?

- I'm a hot dad. - The who?

The little guy in the asbestos suit, who takes you out when you're on fire.

- Good to see you, Willie. - You must have a lot of means...

...to have such easy job.

- Old acquaintance? - Yes, sir.

Willie was with us in Pensacola, but he was turned down.

When he left, he said he'd ask to come on an aircraft carrier so we could be together.

It seems to be very small Navy.

Well, it seems to me pretty big.

Excuse me, gentlemen, I have work to do.

By the way, Mr Rogers.

Make sure your officers wear the proper uniforms on deck.

Yes, sir.

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And if you think you're ready for to fly into battle, you're wrong.

The detachments and the accretions are clumsy...

...and the formation flights are some of the worst I've ever seen.

You should continue to exercise and then exercise some more.

Okay, let's go now.

Attention, everyone in position.

Attention, manning. all your positions.

Everyone present at your seats on deck.

Prepare for launch.

Stay away from the propeller.

Start!

"Rhodes 1 to Rhodes 5."

Cut the crap and turn around to formation.

This is Rhodes 5. Roger.

"Rhodes 1 to Fate. Follow me.

Oh, what a life. Another day like this and I'll be a dead poet.

These are the best.

- Come on, I gotta get some sleep tonight. - Me too.

Don't wake me for breakfast, Judge. Eat mine.

Hey, Joe. You awake?

Yes.

You know, man... If this keeps up...

I won't be able to do rhyme with the lyrics.

- What to continue like this? - Night and day.

Running up and down in the Pacific.

Where are we going?

- For war. - What you just told us.

Is that what's bothering you?

Yes.

It's not that I'm a hero or something.

All this waiting is driving me crazy.

I guess that's what always happens before your first battle.

You're right. You saw action on the cruiser, didn't you?

No aerial combat.

Joe?

You mean you feel nervous too?

Who'd have thought!

Hey, listen.

They serve us plenty of food. Lots of beans and potatoes.

But we would prefer more washed tomatoes.

- Who wrote this? - One of the pilots.

He was writing me some rhymes in Pensacola to send to my girl.

Personally, I don't like tomatoes.

It seems to me that the pilots are very nervous lately.

- They are waiting for action. - It won't be long.

- No, but they are waiting for her. - I wish they'd tell us where we're going.

Tell the boys where we are. This is the South Pacific.

We're supposed to be already on a mission.

I don't fly a plane, but it starts I'm getting sick of this waiting.

- I haven't seen any action yet either. - We'll let you see when it starts.

- Something on your mind, Mr. Rogers? - Yes, sir, there is.

What's on your mind?

Well...

When I was on the cruiser, generally speaking. we had an idea of where we were going.

- You're not trying to fish me out, are you? - No, I'm not asking for secret information.

I just think you should say something to Fate, have a conversation with them.

These kids don't have have never fought.

It's only natural they'd be nervous until until they receive the baptism of fire.

I can talk to them until until my tongue grows back.

And when I'm done, they'll still be nervous.

I know what the feeling is, but I don't there's nothing that can be done.

Didn't I once tell you that you're like the big brother to men?

Or maybe you're trying to be the most the most popular man in the Navy.

Maybe it's because I'm looking out for them.

These children deserve help.

They do not have the experience or the training that you and I have.

Let them endure it, as they did the other aviators before them.

Okay, Joe?

Whatever you say, Squadron Leader.

Right after I was born, my father was forced to drop out of school.

- And what is he doing now? - He does the real estate agent, he literally dies.

Mom wanted to be a lawyer.

You know, Gettysry has a poem in the paper every other day.

So what?

Each ship has its own "national poet".

Yeah, but all you're writing is about women.

What are you trying to do? Driving us all crazy?

Kelly? Why don't you pick up the guitar?

- I'm not in the mood. - Oh, come on, what's wrong?

- Well, if you want to know... - Announcement.

The "Rhodon" squadron to present itself in the Briefing Room.

Announcement: The Rhodon Squadron to be presented in the Briefing Room.

Well, this is your island.

Gentlemen...

I know you'll be happy to know that we're finally going on a mission.

We've been ordered for joint operations ground, air and sea.

We return to the Philippines. Back to Bataan and Corregidor...

...to support the forces General MacArthur's invasion forces.

Sir, is it still favorable?

Maybe Kelly, why?

Well... I hope we'll see action right away.

We'll see. On the road to join the fleet...

we will stop first and we will turn our attention...

towards a dense formation of enemy ships.

Counterintelligence has reported trucking power, transportation...

and vessels with ammunition at anchor in a small harbor about 600 miles away.

We've turned off the normal course and we're going full speed towards that target.

They don't know we're coming. So we'll have the advantage.

We'll hit them. We're going to hit them hard.

All aircraft will be ready for recovery at dawn.

And now, this is how we will act.

Here is our island.

Our position is about... here.

How are you feeling, Kelly?

- Okay, Barney, I feel fine. - Good.

Hit a tanker for me, please.

You bet.

What are you doing, Longfellow? Writing a poem?

Not this time, Barney.

Good night, Barney.

I wish you could you could come with us.

Get some sleep, kid.

I don't need him.

Have you ever eaten breakfast before at 3:30?

When I was playing with the band, we never ate before 4:00.

You know, now that we're finally going into battle, I feel a lot better.

I wish we had started.

All pilots immediately to the Briefing Room.

Do you know that red lights ...are ruining your mood?

Sure, but they help you see better on night flights.

Man your battle stations.

Step away from the flight deck.

Aircraft, launch!

Prepare the red colour for the Japanese flag.

Maybe two flags.

For the best little brother a man could have.

Wow, look at the ships.

- Is that you, Rhodes 2? - Yes, sir.

Who are you talking to, us or the Japanese? Cut it out.

- Goal. - Still floating, Snake Gibbs.

Let me see if I can add a few more points for you.

Right on top of the superstructure.

This is mine!

I'll get it for you, Longfellow.

This is mine. Without a doubt.

I'm gonna hit it. for you, Longfellow.

What was the approximate tonnage of the ammunition ship?

- Probably about 7,000. - 7000.

And you, Mr. Rogers?

I hit a 10,000-pound tanker, Mitsui class.

- Oh, man! - I hit a small fishing boat.

- Did you bring any fish back? - No, I...

The Judge and I knocked a gunboat and a truck.

And some gunfire here and there.

- Maybe you'll do better next time. - Okay, guys, we're done.

- In short, a good day, Dan. - Incredibly good.

Looks like we sunk everything they had. Without losing a single plane.

It's about time. They've been pushing us for quite some time.

Like Saturday night, shooting at the amusement park, guys.

- How'd we do, Joe, good? - Not good for me.

- Nor for me, I was robbed. - How sad.

Two guys sneaked in and hit the destroyer right below me.

Why are you all so happy?

We hit so many ships, Squadron Leader.

You sank a lot of boats today, guys?

But don't forget that it was almost defenseless, easy targets.

It was nothing more than educational outreach.

Now...

I have no complaints about your flight.

Not even by your marksmanship.

What bothers me is that you were informed to maintain radio silence.

And yet everyone had something to say.

Kelly started first.

Then they played a game "Snake" Gibbs and "Judge" Gibbs.

Perhaps you can enlighten me on how to I give you orders when you keep talking.

Maybe you think he's the one this war is a picnic.

Well, it's not. It's a war that can't be won...

unless everyone fights of us, seriously and intelligently.

We are a unit, not a group of jokers working for themselves.

On the next flight, gentlemen, I expect different behavior.

- What do you think of this guy? - I don't like him.

What does he want, anyway?

- Zero requirement. - That's enough, everybody stop.

Remember, this is Squadron Leader and he gives the orders.

- We were very good, no losses. - Yes.

- There were no casualties. - Is that bad?

It makes you feel strange.

You know, somebody's gonna get it. eventually.

I'm beginning to wonder who will be the first.

- Cut it out! - The same goes for me.

- All right, all right.

Hello.

I've been waiting for you.

I guess everyone has their own way of maintaining discipline.

That is correct.

And you think my way is wrong, isn't it?

This was our first mission and the kids felt good.

You think I'm nagging them? - Frankly, sir, I think I do.

Today's mission was a one of the easiest.

Commenting on the losses of the enemy...

can give our children a false confidence.

Next time, maybe they'll take off...

feeling confident and beautiful and slay the Zeros.

I want him to always be on his toes. Ready, steady and alert.

That's the only way I know to save men's lives.

Maybe you know someone better.

You can tame the horse with a stick or with kindness.

Both methods usually carry the same result.

Anything else?

These.

Mr. Rogers...

The problem with you and with the pilots of the squadron is...

that you do not believe in following the rules.

Rules acquired the hard way...

and which have been accepted by experienced people.

So, from now on you will follow them.

Is that understood?

Yes, sir.

Good night. Good night.

Good night, sir.

Come to where he lies My love and dreams

He dreams of happy moments

In visions of bright refreshing visions

The fleeting joys of the day

He dreams of happy moments

He dreams of happy moments

Come to where he lies My love and dreams

He dreams of sweet...

the happy moments.

Gentle in her sleep, free and bright thoughts...

Dancing with her in a dream Like a happy melody

Light is her young heart Light can be

Come to where he lies My love and dreams

He dreams of happy moments

He dreams of happy moments

Come to where he lies My love and dreams

He dreams of sweet...

the happy moments.

Hostile targets on radar!

Information Officer Battle Group to Bridge.

Hostile targets on radar! 1-3-5. Fifty miles.

General alert. Man your positions!

It's murder. Aren't we going after them?

It's too late for that. It's already here.

We got hit again.

Fire in the deck shed! Left, forward, position 45.

- Cease fire. - Air Control, cease fire.

- Account? - 15 came and 4 left.

Once it's dawn, it's certain to be they'll send a new team to hunt us down.

Better to strengthen air patrols.

I can provide for the pilots, Captain, but I'm concerned about the deck.

We'll take care of it.

Well, that's plan 4. Do you have any questions?

This is plan 5.

If the enemies come divided into two equal groups...

which is one of of their favorite methods...

I'm going to detach a section.

The task of this section will be to to divert the 1st enemy group.

Don't get involved but divert them.

Here... The rest of the squadron will continue as cover from the carrier...

And will take over the second enemy team.

- Is everything clear? - When do we retire, Squadron Leader?

At dawn, if it has been repaired the deck is repaired by then.

"Rodon 1", this is "Rodon 4". Enemy in sight, 10 o'clock... let's go.

This is Rhodes 1. Take another look, "Rodon 4".

Enemy team, hour 2.

They did a separation. Let's take each group separately.

"Rodon 4, this is Rodon 1. Take your section and execute...

...Plan 5 with the enemies on the right.

Plan 5;

You heard the order. Execute it!

Roger that.

"Rodon 4, this is Rodon 1.

This is Rhodes 4, over.

- Report position. - Approximately 10 miles southeast of the carrier.

We come to your aid.

The mission here is over. We're on our way.

- Losses? - Yes.

5 "Zero".

Come on, it's your turn.

What's on your mind?

- I don't want to talk about it. - Go ahead, go ahead.

We met a sky full of "Zeros" and no one in the squadron got a scratch.

Yes, it's true.

Joe, "The Judge" and me we've shot down too many.

The odds were against us. All three of us made it back safe and sound.

Everyone deserves a miracle. It happened to us at the same time, that's all.

- You guys, it gives me the creeps. - Dude, it's true.

It's worse than waiting to go into battle for the first time.

I wonder when our luck will run out.

Oh, man, Steve got the good one. You heard?

- What are you talking about? - Yeah, he hit three... officially.

Confirmed by the light gun. The Snake and the Judge each got one.

- Great. - All I have are nice pictures.

Well, let's get on with the game.

Good evening, gentlemen. Where's Joe?

Probably on deck, sir. He said he needed air.

Thank you.

I didn't like the look in his eyes.

I wonder what's going on.

- I've been looking for you, Mr. Rogers. - Yes, sir.

You were credited with three planes today.

I must thank you for this, sir.

You mean because I sent you to a on a mission you thought was suicide?

We know that "Judge" and "Snake" Gibbs and I were expendable...

but we had to protect the carrier.

You're wrong again. Plan 5 provided for "hit and run" deterrence maneuvers...

to drive out the enemies until help arrives.

Yes, sir.

Will you explain to me, Commander, how to to prevent them without getting involved?

Deterrence means exactly that. A series of "hit and run" passes.

It doesn't mean running around doing individual dogfights.

Do you understand why I sent a special you on this mission?

- I think so. - Why?

I guess because you thought I was the most experienced officer in the unit.

Exactly. And I divorced Fate into two equal groups...

each fighting each of their respective groups and there could be casualties...

...if the Zeros were heading for the the carrier, I couldn't take the chance.

I have no excuse, sir. I guess I got carried away with excitement.

There is no room for enthusiasm in the Navy, Mr. Rogers.

You need to have a clean and calculated reason for everything you do.

I'm trying to make it clear to you, but I don't know if it's possible.

This morning, you came very close to to undermining the authority of your superior.

I come from the Commander of the Major General's office.

He wanted to know if I wished to receive disciplinary action against you.

- Would you like that, sir? - Yes.

I'm going to recommend to the Commander of the Captain that in the event that something should happen to me...

to make someone other than you, a new squadron leader.

You have not yet matured, Mr. Rogers.

You're too soft on Fate and and you still don't follow orders.

- Good night. Good night. - Good night, sir.

You cannot fly straight against their fleet...

and expect to remain in the air for an hour.

If I understand it correctly, Squadron Leader, the purpose is...

to make a quick pass and then dive in.

Exactly. If you don't knock your opponents...

Maneuver to get a more favorable position before him.

What I'd like is to be found above the enemies...

...and rush against them, before they're ready for anything.

I think you're starting you're starting to get it.

Remember this.

Sinking, the Zero cannot to make a right turn.

It does much more things, Squadron Leader.

Maybe now you can catch up to grow old.

Yes... and then you'll be a great lawyer.

That's it, guys.

I just wanted to point out a few tactical errors you made yesterday.

Man, we're lucky to be out of there.

Calm down.

- Maybe I was wrong about this guy. - Dude, you've been wrong your whole life.

Well, I'll say one thing for the Squadron Leader. He's a foolish pilot.

- Would you like to have a dogfight with him? - No, thank you.

- I have some very hot news! - Yeah?...spill it!

It comes straight from the top and it's true.

A guy was in the cabin and he was winding the clock.

The captain and the navigator were talking and he was taking his time.

- What did he hear? - Just look around tomorrow morning.

What will we see? Fish flying?

- We're joining the Third Fleet. - You're kidding.

We're going on some big business. - Come on, what kind of business?

How long can you stay and wind the clock?

Did you guys hear the news? We're joining the Fleet tomorrow.

- It's a radio-arrow. - No, it came from upstairs.

And what do they know?

In Pensacola, then, I'm flying a T-6 in a formation...

...when suddenly, poof, poof. - What do you mean, "poof-poof"?

I have no fuel. Someone from of the technical staff screwed up.

- So here I am... - Did you listen to the radio-arbula?

- We're meeting the whole Navy tomorrow. - No shit.

- Who told you? - Are you sure?

- Of course I'm sure. - Forget it.

So I'm standing there and "I break the formation.

I'm going to turn to the left. There's no fuel in the eagle, you see.

I'm about to turn to the left.

Ready to receive the mail of the destroyer alongside.

Ready to receive the mail of the destroyer alongside.

- What happened? -I don't know about the Notre Dame student.

- Did Buddy text you? -Don't be silly, it's all from a girl.

- Really? - Yes.

What do you got?

Discarded note from Saturday Evening Edition.

I know it was printed back home. - Apparently they don't know it.

All I got was a notice from the Musicians' Union.

He says I paid my debts.

Dearest Dan...

We have a son. He weighs 4 kg.

He's a beautiful little creature.

And he's the spitting image of you, darling.

There is no doubt that she's an extraordinary baby.

Oh, you're such a good boy.

I wonder if Dan received my letter.

I hope so. He would have been proud.

I'm sure it will be.

Wait till he sees you.

Maybe when he gets home this time, the war will be over.

Dear Barney, there's no need to tell you how proud we are...

it's me and your mother for what you're doing there.

I'm sure you know how we felt when we lost Spud.

But our pride in our achievements helps us to overcome it.

Now you're two of our sons in one.

There were a lot of things that I wanted I wanted to talk to you about before you left on your trip.

But I kept putting it off until I suddenly realized you were gone.

It's probably just as good...

as it was, for the most part, to have faith in God and country.

And now I realize that you already have that.

You will be at sea several times weeks when you receive this...

and I'm guessing you're already a veteran pilot.

Do your job well, son.

You have to let me fly in the Philippine invasion.

Joe, you're gonna talk to the squadron leader, on my behalf?

It's not going to happen Nothing, Barney.

How long will I be grounded for making a mistake?

Barney, calm down. He's just punishing you as an example.

He just doesn't like aviators. who make jokes, that's all.

I don't want to be funny. I just want to throw in a few "Zeros".

I wonder how long the magic will last.

There you go again.

- What kind of magic? - The losses, Joe.

What's the matter, are you getting superstitious?

Is that what you call it?

All pilots in the Briefing Room.

At dawn, the battleships and the heavy cruisers will begin...

preliminary bombardment that will continue uninterrupted for 3 days and nights.

At the same time, the light cruisers and destroyers...

will patrol the perimeter of the fleet.

They will make a continuous protective a circle around the heavier vessels.

You will repel any enemy who will try to get through.

With the completion of the bombing...

They'll start landing in this area.

Air support will be provided by aircraft from the escort carriers...

attached to the Seventh Fleet. Our job,

with the main carriers will be to keep...

any enemy aircraft away from the area.

We're going to hit all the airports that have been marked.

Our resistance to the past was relatively light.

This time, the enemy will drop everything air power against us.

If we succeed, the infantry that will be landing on the beaches will succeed.

This means that the American flag will fly over the Philippines again.

Enemies at hour 4.

"Lipstick 1", "Diolaki 1", "Picnic 1". This is Rhodon 1, over.

"Rhodon 1, this is Lipstick 1. Go ahead.

Many enemies in the area. I need help, over.

Roger... over.

"Diaboliaki 1", "Picnic 1"...

Guys...

The magic is broken.

These two have active bombs. They must have jammed.

Kelly's here. Looks like he's in trouble.

The first war guitar I've ever seen.

Kelly's plane, Captain, he made it like this... He simplified it for him.

You gonna play something, Joe?

What's your favorite?

Now you know.

September...

In the rain...

The priest just gave him the Holy Communion.

- Hello, Squadron Leader. - Hello, Kelly.

When you were in heaven... The Japanese didn't exist.

- And you did very well. - No... man...

You're really crazy. on the plane.

I've never seen...

Slow down a little bit.

I'm glad you came here. to visit me, Squire.

Hail Mary, full of grace...

The Lord is with me...

Bless you... among women.

And bless...

Virgin Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners

And forgive our sins. Amen.

Come on.

Goodbye, kid.

Gentlemen, our losses are significant, in planes and pilots.

We have to stop all enemy attacks...

against the Fleet before before they even started.

Tomorrow, we're going to hit the airports.

We'll bomb them and ...and we'll shoot them until...

not being able to get up plane off the ground.

Okay, guys. Try to get some sleep.

About 15 enemy aircraft approaching, sir.

Information Director to Bridge.

15 enemy aircraft approaching. Course 3-5-0.

Distance: 90

- Sound a general alarm. - General Alarm!

Everyone man your stations.

-Too many to deal with. - Almost ten times as many.

Do you want me to order the fighters to turn back from nearby targets?

- How soon will they make it back? - About 20 minutes.

They will have sunk us by then.

Air patrols cannot be to deal with so many enemies.

- How many pilots are left on board? - Let's see...

Lieutenant Thompson, Ensign Smith, I...

This is the captain of the captaincy.

Lieutenant Thompson, Ensign Smith, report to the Briefing Room immediately.

- Did you hear that? - Of course I did.

I'll fly. It means I'm going to fly.

There will be fewer of us. With any luck, if we strike straight...

we might be able to keep keep the ship from being hit.

You mean really, that you're going to fly with us?

You don't think I can fly?

- Yes, sir, of course you could... - All right, let's go.

The strike team will be located above Fleet in about four minutes.

Four minutes? Four minutes. in battle is an eternity.

Standing by, Gibbs, going up. Everyone else, follow me.

Welcome guys. Good to see you.

Hey, it's Barney Oldfield. Hello, Barney.

Keep it up, Barney. You're doing fine.

Wow, look at that.

What a beautiful sight.

Yes, beautiful.

Hello.

- Hey, Dan. - Hi, Joe.

-Reports of the Approach Control Tower. - Thank you.

When?

Yes.

I just want to say that I was 100% wrong.

Forget it.

Fate is really with you, Fate and so am I... completely.

I'm glad to hear it.

They bring me down from the air for a while, Joe. I...

They thought I'd fought enough.

They're probably starting becoming superstitious.

You're the new squadron leader.

Me?

-But you told the captain of the division... - I changed my recommendation.

Thanks, Dan.

You're welcome. Now, go. and tell them the good news.

- I don't think they'll think it's good news. - I think they will.

That was more or less it.

You probably heard what kind of Squadron Leader Joe turned out to be.

- One of the best. - Good evening, Captain.

Both the two reports of the Moorish were posted on the board, Dan.

Thanks, Joe.

Who's the dude? who refused to circle?

- Ensign Mallory, sir. - Inform him that he's being punished.

Yes, sir.

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