1 00:02:33,292 --> 00:02:35,329 This was an airfield. 2 00:02:36,417 --> 00:02:38,454 Now not a soul is here. 3 00:02:41,194 --> 00:02:42,817 Empty. 4 00:02:42,917 --> 00:02:44,742 Empty hangars. 5 00:02:48,708 --> 00:02:50,533 The control tower. 6 00:02:52,917 --> 00:02:56,496 Once the very nerve centre of the airfield and now... 7 00:03:00,708 --> 00:03:02,331 derelict. 8 00:03:07,875 --> 00:03:09,912 No more happy landings. 9 00:03:12,667 --> 00:03:14,492 The crew room. 10 00:03:18,708 --> 00:03:21,078 Telephone numbers scribbled on the wall. 11 00:03:28,083 --> 00:03:29,908 A pin-up girl. 12 00:03:33,792 --> 00:03:35,829 A name Johnny. 13 00:03:38,292 --> 00:03:40,329 A sign on the floor. 14 00:03:41,625 --> 00:03:45,037 All that is left of people who lived here. 15 00:03:52,750 --> 00:03:58,201 And now sheep are returning to this English field once mentioned in the Domesday Book. 16 00:04:01,167 --> 00:04:02,992 It was very different in... 17 00:04:26,417 --> 00:04:28,740 - Okay. Thanks, Shorty. - Goodbye. Good luck. 18 00:05:07,784 --> 00:05:09,525 Pilot Officer Penrose, sir? 19 00:05:09,624 --> 00:05:11,443 - Yes - Oh, I'm your batman, sir. 20 00:05:11,541 --> 00:05:12,985 - Jones is the name - Oh, right. 21 00:05:13,084 --> 00:05:15,109 This is your chest of drawers, sir. 22 00:05:15,209 --> 00:05:18,817 Flight Lieutenant Archdale, he's been keeping a lot of his stuff in here, sir. 23 00:05:18,912 --> 00:05:21,297 If you speak to him nicely, he won't mind moving them. 24 00:05:21,397 --> 00:05:23,001 He's a nice gentleman, Mr Archdale. 25 00:05:23,113 --> 00:05:25,483 - That his tunic? - Yes, sir. That's his best. 26 00:05:25,582 --> 00:05:27,776 The one he wears when he goes into Shepley. 27 00:05:27,876 --> 00:05:30,275 He's got a good reason for going into Shepley if I know anything. 28 00:05:30,374 --> 00:05:33,276 All the fuss he makes about his buttons in the evening. 29 00:05:33,376 --> 00:05:37,858 He got this DFC, sir, for that low-level do over Rotterdam. I expect you read about it. 30 00:05:37,958 --> 00:05:39,237 Yes, I did. 31 00:05:40,901 --> 00:05:43,650 - Is there a raid on? - No, sir. Well, at least not here. 32 00:05:43,750 --> 00:05:47,942 It's over at Marston, seven miles away. Jerry's been giving it to them all the morning. 33 00:05:48,042 --> 00:05:50,650 Yes, I thought I heard the sirens going in Shepley. 34 00:05:50,749 --> 00:05:52,651 We don't take shelter for the sirens here, sir. 35 00:05:52,751 --> 00:05:56,282 But if you hear whistles being blown, take my tip and run like a ruddy rabbit. 36 00:05:57,615 --> 00:06:01,525 Jonesy, you silly clot! You sent me dicing without my lighter. 37 00:06:01,618 --> 00:06:03,459 I'm sorry, sir. I took it away to mend it. 38 00:06:03,559 --> 00:06:06,126 Won't take a minute. I had no idea you were flying, sir. 39 00:06:06,238 --> 00:06:08,608 I've just been up on air test and what happened? 40 00:06:08,708 --> 00:06:11,817 I come into land, sideslip to miss one of those damned bomb craters, 41 00:06:11,917 --> 00:06:15,525 get caught up in someone else's slipstream and ruddy nearly pranged the kite. 42 00:06:15,624 --> 00:06:17,359 Bounced for ten minutes. 43 00:06:17,458 --> 00:06:19,193 Lucky the CO didn't see it. 44 00:06:19,293 --> 00:06:21,525 I'm ever so sorry, sir. I'll go and get it now. 45 00:06:21,625 --> 00:06:25,108 - Mr Penrose, sir. He just got in. - Oh, hello. I heard you were coming. 46 00:06:25,207 --> 00:06:26,943 - My name's Archdale. - Yes, I know. 47 00:06:27,043 --> 00:06:30,233 I've taken up lots more room than I should. I'll clear some of my stuff out. 48 00:06:30,333 --> 00:06:34,233 - Don't bother. There's bags of room. - They're putting you in my flight, "B" Flight. 49 00:06:34,332 --> 00:06:36,234 - Straight from OTU, aren't you? - Yes. 50 00:06:36,333 --> 00:06:39,484 - What did they rate you, above average? - No. Average. 51 00:06:39,583 --> 00:06:41,693 Oh, well, we'll soon change all that. 52 00:06:41,793 --> 00:06:45,317 There's a bit of a do on this afternoon. It's apt to get a bit chilly at 15,000. 53 00:06:45,416 --> 00:06:48,318 I thought that daylight Blenheims were doing low-level jobs. 54 00:06:48,418 --> 00:06:51,830 All levels. All jobs. Nothing the old Blenheim won't do, if you treat her right. 55 00:06:56,208 --> 00:06:58,744 - Here you are, sir. - Thank you, Jonesy. 56 00:06:59,824 --> 00:07:01,317 St Christopher? 57 00:07:01,416 --> 00:07:02,901 Sort of. Yes. 58 00:07:03,000 --> 00:07:05,526 Now, what are we going to do with all this stuff of mine? 59 00:07:05,583 --> 00:07:06,403 I don't know I'm sure, sir. 60 00:07:06,503 --> 00:07:09,692 Unless I could pinch a chest of drawers from that Mr Thompson's room. 61 00:07:09,792 --> 00:07:12,541 - The one that bought it yesterday. - Good idea. 62 00:07:14,617 --> 00:07:16,442 What's that thing mean? 63 00:07:16,542 --> 00:07:19,942 Oh, that. I got it in a Jerry train in peacetime. It means... 64 00:07:20,041 --> 00:07:22,693 "Under the washbasin there finds itself a pot" 65 00:07:22,793 --> 00:07:25,599 I looked under the washbasin and there didn't find itself any such thing, 66 00:07:25,699 --> 00:07:26,499 so I pinched it. 67 00:07:26,958 --> 00:07:29,245 The sentiment's a bit crude, but it's quite decorative. 68 00:07:30,417 --> 00:07:32,454 That's Halfpenny Field. Come on, quick! 69 00:08:06,740 --> 00:08:09,608 - Where are the Hurries from? - Local defence. Attached to us. 70 00:08:09,708 --> 00:08:12,375 - Bad chance, three against 30. - Oh, I don't know. 71 00:08:16,738 --> 00:08:18,775 - Hello, Tiny. - Hello, David. 72 00:08:18,874 --> 00:08:21,859 Frankly, l'm scared. I don't like them as close as this. 73 00:08:21,959 --> 00:08:26,233 This is Penrose, just joined the Squadron. Tiny Williams, controller, shocking type. 74 00:08:26,333 --> 00:08:27,956 - How do you do? - How do you do? 75 00:08:32,958 --> 00:08:36,040 I thought I heard something. Let's get to the shelter. 76 00:08:38,167 --> 00:08:41,864 Right through to the end. Come on. Don't jam the doorway. Hurry up. 77 00:08:43,458 --> 00:08:45,698 - Where did that one fall? - By the market square. 78 00:08:55,860 --> 00:08:57,483 - Close? - Fairly. 79 00:08:57,583 --> 00:09:00,817 I hear as how they hit a shelter over at Marston this morning 80 00:09:00,916 --> 00:09:02,943 Over 50 dead and lots still buried. 81 00:09:03,042 --> 00:09:05,693 - Kick him, somebody. - I'm only telling you what I heard. 82 00:09:05,792 --> 00:09:08,693 The trouble is you always hear such ruddy depressing things. 83 00:09:08,792 --> 00:09:11,401 Funny how Jerry always comes over at our PT time, Sarge. 84 00:09:11,501 --> 00:09:14,250 Don't you worry, my boy. You won't miss your PT. 85 00:09:15,401 --> 00:09:18,067 More ruddy craters. It makes you sick. 86 00:09:18,167 --> 00:09:21,358 You break your back filling 'em in and Jerry comes over and digs up some more. 87 00:09:21,458 --> 00:09:23,283 There's the CO. 88 00:09:25,746 --> 00:09:28,317 This is Pilot Officer Penrose, sir. He arrived today. 89 00:09:28,416 --> 00:09:30,443 - How do you do? - How do you do, sir? 90 00:09:30,543 --> 00:09:32,858 Any relation of "Nipper" Penrose, 840 Squadron? 91 00:09:32,957 --> 00:09:34,359 No, sir. 92 00:09:34,458 --> 00:09:36,068 Grand type, old Nipper, 93 00:09:36,167 --> 00:09:38,609 - How many hours have you done in Blenheims? - 15, sir. 94 00:09:38,709 --> 00:09:41,983 15? What do they think they're doing at OTU, these days? 95 00:09:42,080 --> 00:09:45,462 I know there's a bit of a flap on at the moment, but 15 hours? 96 00:09:45,562 --> 00:09:47,187 It's a bit thick, I must say. 97 00:09:47,325 --> 00:09:50,525 - He passed out pretty high in his course, sir. - Did you? Good show. 98 00:09:50,624 --> 00:09:52,109 Above average? 99 00:09:52,208 --> 00:09:53,818 No, sir. Average. 100 00:09:53,917 --> 00:09:55,943 I can't promise you much time to settle down. 101 00:09:56,036 --> 00:09:57,969 The Squadron is hard-worked at the moment. 102 00:09:58,069 --> 00:09:58,869 Yes, sir. 103 00:09:59,792 --> 00:10:02,494 All clear. Come along to the crew room and meet the blokes. 104 00:10:19,693 --> 00:10:23,127 Well, if Jerry thinks he can put Halfpenny Field out of action, 105 00:10:23,227 --> 00:10:24,644 he's making a big mistake. 106 00:10:25,792 --> 00:10:29,371 As long as we've got 200 clear yards of turf, we'll get off somehow. 107 00:10:41,375 --> 00:10:42,916 Line shoot. 108 00:10:43,988 --> 00:10:46,025 These fighter types, you know? 109 00:10:46,125 --> 00:10:47,950 Top button undone. 110 00:10:49,073 --> 00:10:50,483 Victory rolls. 111 00:10:50,583 --> 00:10:52,076 Bad show, I think. 112 00:10:53,167 --> 00:10:55,869 That's two of them. Can you see the third? 113 00:10:58,708 --> 00:11:00,118 No, sir. 114 00:11:05,833 --> 00:11:08,950 Mind you, I'm not saying they're not doing a good job, at the moment. 115 00:11:10,083 --> 00:11:11,659 No Shepley 165. 116 00:11:14,750 --> 00:11:16,575 Hello. The Golden Lion? 117 00:11:17,667 --> 00:11:19,290 Who's that? Fred? 118 00:11:20,375 --> 00:11:22,412 Flight Lieutenant Archdale here. 119 00:11:23,490 --> 00:11:27,400 No. No, don't bother her now. I just wanted to know if everything was all right. 120 00:11:27,500 --> 00:11:29,817 - Who's that, Fred? - It's the aerodrome, madam. 121 00:11:29,917 --> 00:11:33,329 Flight Lieutenant Archdale. Just wanted to know if we were all right. 122 00:11:36,250 --> 00:11:38,785 Hold on, sir. I'm putting you through now. 123 00:11:40,792 --> 00:11:42,284 Hello, David. 124 00:11:43,375 --> 00:11:45,412 No, nothing at all near here. 125 00:11:46,917 --> 00:11:49,487 Well, not really "near". How's the airfield? 126 00:11:51,208 --> 00:11:53,246 Good. Thank you for ringing. 127 00:11:55,286 --> 00:11:58,983 Your snapshots? Yes, I've had them developed for you. 128 00:11:59,083 --> 00:12:01,692 Good show. I'll be down tonight. 129 00:12:01,791 --> 00:12:03,776 - Oh, David! - Sir? 130 00:12:03,875 --> 00:12:06,151 You won't be going on this afternoon's trip. 131 00:12:06,250 --> 00:12:08,443 - Arthur! You'll lead B Flight. - Right, sir. 132 00:12:08,543 --> 00:12:11,942 I'm sending you up with Penrose to give him a look round, see how he gets on. 133 00:12:12,041 --> 00:12:14,109 The sooner we get him operational the better. 134 00:12:14,208 --> 00:12:16,651 - Can't Arthur go with him, sir? - No, David. Sorry. 135 00:12:16,750 --> 00:12:18,484 Now, are we all here? 136 00:12:18,584 --> 00:12:20,622 No sir Just waiting for Mac. 137 00:12:22,819 --> 00:12:24,442 Oh, that's all right. 138 00:12:24,542 --> 00:12:28,650 Oh, David, you'd better take a gunner with you. Who was Thompson's Gunner? 139 00:12:28,750 --> 00:12:30,373 - Clarke, sir. - Sergeant Clarke! 140 00:12:31,860 --> 00:12:34,858 I'm sending you up to stooge around with Pilot Officer Penrose. 141 00:12:34,958 --> 00:12:37,567 We don't want you running into 500 plus Messerschmitts. 142 00:12:37,666 --> 00:12:39,943 - You'd better get a route from Ops. - Right, sir. 143 00:12:40,043 --> 00:12:43,325 Well, chaps, as you know, the target for this afternoon 144 00:12:48,208 --> 00:12:50,246 Calais. Barge concentrations. 145 00:12:54,750 --> 00:12:57,499 - Bill Thompson was about your size. - Thanks. 146 00:12:58,583 --> 00:12:59,993 Superstitious? 147 00:13:01,693 --> 00:13:03,997 Just going to sign the 700. Won't be a minute. 148 00:13:04,097 --> 00:13:04,897 Righto. 149 00:13:16,408 --> 00:13:18,233 The Home Service has gone, too. 150 00:13:18,332 --> 00:13:20,068 Punctual blighter, Jerry. 151 00:13:20,166 --> 00:13:21,777 Same time yesterday. 152 00:13:21,877 --> 00:13:24,709 Probably having another big shot at reaching London. 153 00:13:28,908 --> 00:13:31,775 Well, Penrose, what got you into the flying racket? 154 00:13:31,874 --> 00:13:33,901 Three pints of beer, I think! 155 00:13:34,000 --> 00:13:35,484 I don't know, really. 156 00:13:35,584 --> 00:13:39,567 I had to do something about it and I felt I'd sooner do it this way than any other. 157 00:13:39,655 --> 00:13:40,993 What did you do before that? 158 00:13:41,093 --> 00:13:43,212 I was a schoolmaster at a secondary school. 159 00:13:43,294 --> 00:13:44,287 I'm afraid I'm just an amateur. 160 00:13:44,387 --> 00:13:46,552 There aren't any amateurs and professionals any more. 161 00:13:46,655 --> 00:13:48,692 Just good pilots and bad pilots. 162 00:13:48,791 --> 00:13:51,526 The good pilots stay alive and the bad ones don't. 163 00:13:51,625 --> 00:13:53,651 That's not true any more, either. 164 00:13:53,749 --> 00:13:55,069 Thanks. 165 00:13:55,168 --> 00:13:59,276 - Break your blooming heart, wouldn't it? - Just my luck. Another 15-hour sprog. 166 00:13:59,376 --> 00:14:00,869 Look out. Here he is. 167 00:14:01,942 --> 00:14:03,483 - Afternoon, sir. - Afternoon. 168 00:14:03,583 --> 00:14:07,442 The port engine's not giving the revs she should, sir. Careful not to overheat her. 169 00:14:07,534 --> 00:14:09,237 She's a bit overdue for a major, sir, 170 00:14:09,337 --> 00:14:12,041 but the Engineering Officer, he says we can't spare her. 171 00:14:13,153 --> 00:14:16,067 It's a wicked shame to treat aircraft like this, sir. 172 00:14:16,166 --> 00:14:18,276 Mark my words, no good will come of it. 173 00:14:18,376 --> 00:14:19,869 Thanks very much. 174 00:14:37,738 --> 00:14:41,150 The new bloke, sir, I bet his first takeoff's worse than mine was. 175 00:14:41,250 --> 00:14:42,743 I doubt it. 176 00:15:02,583 --> 00:15:04,953 Well, he missed the control tower 177 00:15:06,083 --> 00:15:08,204 Come on, chaps. Time to get cracking. 178 00:15:12,115 --> 00:15:13,608 Mr Palmer. 179 00:15:13,708 --> 00:15:15,450 A fine sight, isn't it? 180 00:16:00,445 --> 00:16:02,483 - One missing, isn't there? - Yes. 181 00:16:02,582 --> 00:16:04,609 We don't know which one yet. 182 00:16:04,709 --> 00:16:08,400 - Had a good trip? - Not bad. Just a stooge around, you know. 183 00:16:08,499 --> 00:16:11,109 - How do you like flying Blenheims? - Very much. 184 00:16:11,209 --> 00:16:15,108 They take a bit of flying, of course, but I'd sooner handle them than most types. 185 00:16:15,208 --> 00:16:17,900 - You've flown a lot of types? - A fair number, you know? 186 00:16:17,989 --> 00:16:19,401 Blenheims are pretty easy. 187 00:16:19,501 --> 00:16:23,110 I suppose they'll make me operational straightaway, won't they? 188 00:16:23,591 --> 00:16:25,591 No. 189 00:16:28,072 --> 00:16:30,442 You can't fly a Blenheim to save your life. 190 00:16:30,542 --> 00:16:33,409 And there's not only your life to be considered, either. 191 00:16:34,486 --> 00:16:37,733 You'll go on operations when I think you're fit and not before. 192 00:16:37,833 --> 00:16:40,400 I only thought that with the shortage of pilots... 193 00:16:40,500 --> 00:16:44,494 If I let you fly on ops in your present state, I'd only be adding to the shortage. 194 00:16:45,570 --> 00:16:47,608 That landing was ruddy awful. 195 00:16:47,708 --> 00:16:50,483 Don't go, Tiny. I want to speak to you, presently. 196 00:16:50,583 --> 00:16:53,817 If you make another landing like that, I'll send you back to OTU, 197 00:16:53,916 --> 00:16:56,276 Battle of Britain or no Battle of Britain. 198 00:16:56,375 --> 00:16:57,776 Sorry. 199 00:16:57,875 --> 00:16:59,901 Why didn't you go round again? 200 00:17:00,001 --> 00:17:02,785 Well, I thought I could get her down all right. 201 00:17:04,360 --> 00:17:08,733 Well, next time, you might remember that you've got other people flying with you. 202 00:17:08,833 --> 00:17:10,243 Right. 203 00:17:21,542 --> 00:17:23,367 - Hello, Tiny. - Hello, old boy. 204 00:17:44,792 --> 00:17:46,829 The CO bought it this afternoon. 205 00:17:48,500 --> 00:17:50,953 That's what I wanted to see you about, Tiny. 206 00:17:52,042 --> 00:17:54,079 I suppose they'll make me Acting CO. 207 00:17:57,125 --> 00:18:00,953 I'll send another bloke up with you this afternoon, to do some circuits and bumps. 208 00:18:03,533 --> 00:18:05,358 And Penrose 209 00:18:05,458 --> 00:18:07,496 I think you'll make a pilot, all right. 210 00:18:13,917 --> 00:18:15,742 - Oh, hello, sir. - Hello, Sergeant. 211 00:18:16,821 --> 00:18:19,025 Sorry about making such a clot of myself. 212 00:18:19,124 --> 00:18:21,151 What do you mean, sir, that landing? 213 00:18:21,251 --> 00:18:23,817 Ta. I've had worse than that, don't you worry. 214 00:18:23,917 --> 00:18:27,150 Old Bill Thompson, he used to be my pilot till he bought it. 215 00:18:27,250 --> 00:18:30,829 He used to do some real shakers. Break every bone in your body. 216 00:18:33,449 --> 00:18:34,942 Poor old Bill. 217 00:18:35,041 --> 00:18:36,651 Yours was nothing. 218 00:18:36,751 --> 00:18:38,160 Thanks. 219 00:18:42,360 --> 00:18:43,983 - Going Shepley way? - Yes, sir. 220 00:18:44,083 --> 00:18:47,117 - Jump in. What about you, Penrose? - Thanks very much, sir. 221 00:19:07,452 --> 00:19:09,775 - Hello, Miss Todd. - Hello, Flight Lieutenant. 222 00:19:09,874 --> 00:19:12,151 - This is Pilot Officer Penrose. - How do you do? 223 00:19:12,251 --> 00:19:16,067 Don't forget to wipe your feet before you go in the lounge. I've told you before. 224 00:19:16,167 --> 00:19:17,790 Most terribly sorry. 225 00:19:18,867 --> 00:19:20,692 She the manageress? 226 00:19:20,791 --> 00:19:22,526 Bit of a tartar, isn't she? 227 00:19:22,626 --> 00:19:24,942 Oh, her bark's worse than her bite. 228 00:19:25,041 --> 00:19:27,401 Boys, have a drink. I expect you deserve it. 229 00:19:27,500 --> 00:19:29,318 - No, thanks. - Come on. Don't be shy. 230 00:19:29,418 --> 00:19:31,733 - Palmer's the name. - Pilot Officer Penrose. 231 00:19:31,833 --> 00:19:35,080 Two large Highland Flings. Must support the old firm, you know. 232 00:19:36,155 --> 00:19:38,275 Well, been giving those old barges a caning? 233 00:19:38,375 --> 00:19:42,499 That's the stuff. Only, save a few Jerries for the LDV. I'm rather hot with my pike! 234 00:19:44,283 --> 00:19:46,108 I beg your pardon. 235 00:19:46,207 --> 00:19:48,859 The Misses Winterton, major and minor. 236 00:19:48,958 --> 00:19:50,568 - Mr... - Penrose 237 00:19:50,667 --> 00:19:52,484 - How do you do? - How do you do? 238 00:19:52,584 --> 00:19:54,207 How do you do? 239 00:19:55,292 --> 00:19:57,578 Would you care for a drink, Miss Winterton? 240 00:20:02,070 --> 00:20:04,108 What's that you're making? 241 00:20:04,208 --> 00:20:07,067 - An air-force pullover. - For anyone in particular? 242 00:20:07,165 --> 00:20:08,485 No. 243 00:20:08,585 --> 00:20:10,623 Just for the Comforts Fund. 244 00:20:11,699 --> 00:20:15,775 It's a bit difficult making those squiggly bits round the collar. 245 00:20:15,874 --> 00:20:17,359 No, it isn't, really. 246 00:20:17,458 --> 00:20:19,276 You see, when you get to the end... 247 00:20:19,375 --> 00:20:21,484 Iris, dear, we'd better have our dinner now, 248 00:20:21,583 --> 00:20:24,651 otherwise we shall find it's all been eaten by the non-residents. 249 00:20:24,750 --> 00:20:26,151 Yes, Auntie. 250 00:20:26,250 --> 00:20:27,734 Oh, Miss Todd! 251 00:20:27,824 --> 00:20:29,362 You know I never complain... 252 00:20:29,462 --> 00:20:31,998 Yes, Ms Winterton. Will you come to my office after dinner? 253 00:20:37,073 --> 00:20:38,483 Iris! 254 00:20:38,582 --> 00:20:40,193 Coming, Auntie. 255 00:20:40,293 --> 00:20:43,400 Now, if they'd drop a bomb on Auntie, instead of Halfpenny Field... 256 00:20:43,500 --> 00:20:44,909 She need it? 257 00:20:49,542 --> 00:20:51,165 - Oh, hello. - Hello. 258 00:20:52,242 --> 00:20:54,067 - Can I help you? - Yes. Here. 259 00:20:54,167 --> 00:20:55,992 You wipe while I wash. 260 00:20:58,125 --> 00:21:00,874 One of the bar boys left this morning. Called up. 261 00:21:02,250 --> 00:21:05,331 - Did you go over this afternoon? - No. The Squadron did. 262 00:21:08,360 --> 00:21:09,983 We lost our CO. 263 00:21:10,083 --> 00:21:11,825 Squadron Leader Carter? 264 00:21:17,069 --> 00:21:18,692 I'm terribly sorry. 265 00:21:18,792 --> 00:21:20,617 Yes. It's a bad show. 266 00:21:22,035 --> 00:21:24,358 He was a great friend of yours, wasn't he? 267 00:21:24,458 --> 00:21:26,283 I knew him pretty well. 268 00:21:27,819 --> 00:21:29,442 Is there any hope? 269 00:21:29,541 --> 00:21:31,568 No-one saw him or his crew bail out. 270 00:21:31,668 --> 00:21:35,364 They'll post them as missing, I suppose, for three months, anyway. 271 00:21:37,333 --> 00:21:39,075 I think if I had to hear 272 00:21:40,167 --> 00:21:41,908 someone was killed, 273 00:21:43,000 --> 00:21:46,448 I'd rather hear it at once, than hear it first as "missing". 274 00:21:47,542 --> 00:21:49,781 Yes, it is rather an ugly word, isn't it? 275 00:21:51,908 --> 00:21:53,400 I know a... 276 00:21:53,499 --> 00:21:55,318 kind of poem called Missing. 277 00:21:55,418 --> 00:21:56,827 Do you? 278 00:21:58,492 --> 00:22:00,317 Less said the better. 279 00:22:00,417 --> 00:22:02,567 The bill unpaid. The dead letter. 280 00:22:02,667 --> 00:22:06,162 No roses at the end of Smith my friend. 281 00:22:07,750 --> 00:22:10,950 Last words don't matter for there are none to flatter. 282 00:22:12,250 --> 00:22:15,331 Words will not fill the post of Smith the ghost. 283 00:22:18,292 --> 00:22:20,329 For Smith, our brother, 284 00:22:21,417 --> 00:22:23,454 only son of loving mother, 285 00:22:24,542 --> 00:22:27,030 the ocean lifted, stirred... 286 00:22:28,125 --> 00:22:30,162 leaving no word. 287 00:22:33,323 --> 00:22:36,108 You wrote that yourself. 288 00:22:36,208 --> 00:22:38,910 I say things I feel, that way, sometimes. Sort of hobby. 289 00:22:40,490 --> 00:22:41,983 I didn't know. 290 00:22:42,082 --> 00:22:43,693 You're the only one who does 291 00:22:43,793 --> 00:22:45,285 or who ever will. 292 00:22:46,613 --> 00:22:48,650 Miss Todd? Glasses please 293 00:22:48,750 --> 00:22:51,238 Fine bar boy, I am, spouting poetry at you. 294 00:23:03,367 --> 00:23:06,567 The German pilot says to the Girl Guide, "Which way is to the station?" 295 00:23:06,667 --> 00:23:09,285 She said, "I don't know. I'm a parachutist here myself." 296 00:23:11,027 --> 00:23:12,650 - Not bad, eh? - Not bad. 297 00:23:12,750 --> 00:23:16,650 - Going to bed already? - Yes. Auntie doesn't like us staying up late. 298 00:23:16,750 --> 00:23:20,192 Well, I suppose there's not very much to stay up for in a place like Shepley. 299 00:23:20,292 --> 00:23:22,442 - No, there isn't. - Is there a cinema? 300 00:23:22,542 --> 00:23:24,775 - Oh, yes. - Well, couldn't we go along... 301 00:23:24,875 --> 00:23:27,817 Iris, dear, I thought I asked you to get the room warm. 302 00:23:27,916 --> 00:23:29,318 Yes, Auntie. 303 00:23:29,418 --> 00:23:33,542 I sometimes wonder whether these modern girls ever think of anyone but themselves. 304 00:23:34,613 --> 00:23:36,650 - One for the swing doors? - No, thanks. 305 00:23:36,749 --> 00:23:38,484 - Drink up! - Hello, we've had it. 306 00:23:38,584 --> 00:23:40,817 Never mind. Hear about the man in the shelter? 307 00:23:40,916 --> 00:23:43,651 The woman in the shelter... Wait a minute. 308 00:23:43,750 --> 00:23:46,401 - You seen Archdale? - No, but I shouldn't worry. 309 00:23:46,500 --> 00:23:49,193 He's always last man out. "Love's Old Sweet Song." 310 00:23:49,291 --> 00:23:50,902 - So, this... - Good night. 311 00:23:51,002 --> 00:23:52,744 The man... Cheerio. 312 00:23:53,833 --> 00:23:56,618 Get me a final one, will you? I've got a chill. I have, honest. 313 00:23:58,114 --> 00:24:00,400 Tell 'em it's for medicinal purposes. 314 00:24:00,500 --> 00:24:02,206 Mr Palmer, you do go on. 315 00:24:03,292 --> 00:24:04,535 I kill 'em. 316 00:24:05,083 --> 00:24:06,362 - Good night. - Good night. 317 00:24:07,458 --> 00:24:09,496 - Good night, Miss Todd. - Good night. 318 00:24:13,500 --> 00:24:15,123 Good night, David. 319 00:24:16,208 --> 00:24:17,535 Toddy. 320 00:24:24,323 --> 00:24:27,108 What is the time? I know we shall be late. 321 00:24:27,208 --> 00:24:29,246 There's plenty of time. Don't fuss. 322 00:24:30,658 --> 00:24:32,067 There. 323 00:24:32,167 --> 00:24:35,942 The skirt's still far too long. I shall tread on it, I know I shall. 324 00:24:36,042 --> 00:24:37,534 No, you won't 325 00:24:38,610 --> 00:24:40,233 Don't I look a sight! 326 00:24:40,332 --> 00:24:42,068 Yes, you do look a sight. 327 00:24:42,168 --> 00:24:43,791 I'll get your bouquet. 328 00:25:13,283 --> 00:25:15,108 Why, whatever's the matter? 329 00:25:15,208 --> 00:25:16,618 Nothing. 330 00:25:23,944 --> 00:25:25,567 Darling Toddy. 331 00:25:25,667 --> 00:25:27,492 - Good luck. - Thank you. 332 00:25:34,445 --> 00:25:36,483 Ladies and gentlemen, 333 00:25:36,582 --> 00:25:38,609 I am glad to say that to me 334 00:25:38,709 --> 00:25:42,157 has fallen the lot to propose the health of the... 335 00:25:42,613 --> 00:25:44,650 if I may coin a phrase, 336 00:25:44,750 --> 00:25:46,492 "happy pair". 337 00:25:48,286 --> 00:25:50,525 To the bridegroom, I would say this. 338 00:25:50,625 --> 00:25:53,825 May his matrimonial takeoff be straight and smooth. 339 00:25:55,542 --> 00:25:59,121 May his climb through the clouds of married bliss be swift and controlled. 340 00:26:00,242 --> 00:26:03,608 May his navigation be sure, his air speed steady 341 00:26:03,708 --> 00:26:07,323 and may all his engine troubles be little ones. 342 00:26:10,500 --> 00:26:13,202 To the bride, I would merely say this. 343 00:26:15,750 --> 00:26:17,787 That man again. Better get down the shelter. 344 00:26:26,536 --> 00:26:28,775 Come on. Slide along, Corporal. Slide along. 345 00:26:28,875 --> 00:26:30,700 Up a wee bit. That's it. 346 00:26:40,042 --> 00:26:41,700 Thank you so much. 347 00:26:48,250 --> 00:26:49,791 More ruddy craters! 348 00:27:03,292 --> 00:27:05,531 Halfpenny Field. 349 00:27:06,613 --> 00:27:08,650 Halfpenny? 350 00:27:08,750 --> 00:27:10,983 That's a funny kind of a name. 351 00:27:11,083 --> 00:27:16,238 Well, it seems in 1066, the owner used to pay a "halfpenny" rent for it. 352 00:27:17,083 --> 00:27:20,615 That was our biggest crater. Over there. By that Boston. 353 00:27:37,619 --> 00:27:41,067 That damn port engine's still not giving me anything like the right boost. 354 00:27:41,140 --> 00:27:42,061 Why wasn't it fixed? 355 00:27:42,161 --> 00:27:44,267 I thought it was. We worked on it all morning. 356 00:27:44,367 --> 00:27:47,733 If you want to break our ruddy necks, you're going the right way about it. 357 00:27:47,832 --> 00:27:49,859 See it's fixed by 1430 this afternoon, eh? 358 00:27:49,959 --> 00:27:52,192 Yes, sir. Shall I put it "US", then, sir? 359 00:27:52,291 --> 00:27:54,109 I said, "fix it", didn't I? 360 00:27:54,209 --> 00:27:55,619 Yes, sir. 361 00:27:57,950 --> 00:27:59,775 What's the matter, Dad? 362 00:27:59,875 --> 00:28:03,869 If you ask me, son, I think it's about time that young chap had a bit of a rest. 363 00:28:04,958 --> 00:28:06,368 Yeah. 364 00:28:07,827 --> 00:28:10,150 This way, sir. This is the officers' mess 365 00:28:10,249 --> 00:28:12,276 and this is the anteroom. 366 00:28:12,375 --> 00:28:14,734 What a honey! 367 00:28:14,834 --> 00:28:17,233 - What a ship! - That's supposed to be American? 368 00:28:17,333 --> 00:28:19,567 Yeah gentlemen the B17 369 00:28:19,667 --> 00:28:24,108 "The Flying Fortress" as we call her is surely the greatest bombing ship God ever made 370 00:28:24,207 --> 00:28:25,943 Why, it cruises at 650. 371 00:28:26,043 --> 00:28:29,150 Well, let's say 645. We mustn't exaggerate, must me, gentlemen? 372 00:28:29,249 --> 00:28:31,859 This bombing ship is the only ship 373 00:28:31,959 --> 00:28:35,900 that will fly in ever-decreasing circles, until finally it shoots itself down. 374 00:28:36,000 --> 00:28:39,033 Or conversely, it disappears up its own... 375 00:28:42,033 --> 00:28:43,442 Gosh. 376 00:28:43,542 --> 00:28:49,123 The B17 is a mighty fast machine, son, but I don't think it's quite as fast as all that. 377 00:28:50,694 --> 00:28:52,317 I mean, yes, sir. 378 00:28:52,416 --> 00:28:54,859 - I mean... - I think I understand what you mean. 379 00:28:54,959 --> 00:28:57,275 - Would you have a beer, sir? - Thank you. 380 00:28:57,375 --> 00:28:59,200 Gentlemen, Colonel Page. 381 00:29:00,292 --> 00:29:02,329 - How do you do, sir? - Thank you. 382 00:29:03,655 --> 00:29:06,108 Is it true, sir, I mean, about the rumour? 383 00:29:06,208 --> 00:29:07,701 What rumour? 384 00:29:10,366 --> 00:29:14,442 Well, as you'll all get to hear about it, sooner or later, yes, it's perfectly true. 385 00:29:14,542 --> 00:29:18,733 That Halfpenny Field is being taken over by the Yan... by the American Air Corps, sir? 386 00:29:18,833 --> 00:29:22,400 - By the Eight Air Force. - What sort of aircraft? A20s? 387 00:29:22,499 --> 00:29:23,984 No, B17s. 388 00:29:24,084 --> 00:29:27,082 "The Flying Fortress", as we call her. 389 00:29:28,875 --> 00:29:30,912 You've had it again Prune 390 00:29:33,326 --> 00:29:35,483 Right. Well, tell her I'll be right down. 391 00:29:35,582 --> 00:29:37,859 Oh, hello, Peter. Is that engine all right? 392 00:29:37,958 --> 00:29:40,859 - No. Working on it now. - Is it going to be US for this afternoon? 393 00:29:40,958 --> 00:29:43,026 Better not be or I'll murder that ground crew. 394 00:29:43,125 --> 00:29:45,151 What's the gen, sir, still the Middle East? 395 00:29:45,251 --> 00:29:48,525 - How would that appeal to you, Prune? - What do you think of that, Peter? 396 00:29:48,625 --> 00:29:52,317 Soft, languorous nights, a canopy of stars, the magic of the Orient. 397 00:29:52,417 --> 00:29:54,650 I'm going to be a sheikhess's plaything. 398 00:29:54,750 --> 00:29:57,442 I've left my lighter at home. Will you come with me, Peter? 399 00:29:57,536 --> 00:29:59,774 You wouldn't say no to a sheikhess, would you, Peter? 400 00:29:59,874 --> 00:30:01,629 Oh, yes, of course, I forgot. You would. 401 00:30:01,743 --> 00:30:03,983 Little Miss Thingumabob at The Lion. 402 00:30:04,082 --> 00:30:06,109 - What do you mean? - Nothing at all. 403 00:30:06,209 --> 00:30:08,247 Well, then for Pete's sake, shut up. 404 00:30:12,235 --> 00:30:16,525 I was having an argument with a bloke. How many trips have you done? He said 41. 405 00:30:16,624 --> 00:30:18,109 43. Why? 406 00:30:18,208 --> 00:30:20,568 That's what I said. Not bad for one tour. 407 00:30:20,667 --> 00:30:22,693 What do you mean, "one tour"? 408 00:30:22,793 --> 00:30:27,497 After this afternoon's trip, you'll have finished your first tour of ops. Congratulations, Peter. 409 00:30:28,988 --> 00:30:31,025 I'm not being taken off flying, am I? 410 00:30:31,124 --> 00:30:33,859 Yes, for a bit. Your posting came through this morning. 411 00:30:33,959 --> 00:30:35,784 - Controllers' course. - Oh, my... 412 00:30:38,292 --> 00:30:40,117 Whose idea was all this? 413 00:30:42,444 --> 00:30:44,067 Now, listen, David, 414 00:30:44,166 --> 00:30:46,193 I came into the RAF to fly, 415 00:30:46,292 --> 00:30:49,526 not to sit on the ground using a lot of brains I haven't got. 416 00:30:49,626 --> 00:30:54,567 If you applied for me to be taken off flying, you damn well better apply for me to be put back. 417 00:30:54,667 --> 00:30:58,108 I don't blame you for putting up a moan. That's why I didn't tell you before. 418 00:30:58,208 --> 00:31:01,455 How could you have done, if my posting only came through this morning? 419 00:31:03,284 --> 00:31:05,025 So you did apply. 420 00:31:05,125 --> 00:31:06,950 All right. Yes, I did. 421 00:31:08,125 --> 00:31:11,372 - Darling! Where are you? - Don't make such a noise. You'll wake Peter. 422 00:31:12,652 --> 00:31:14,358 - Hello, Peter. - Hello, Toddy. 423 00:31:14,457 --> 00:31:16,068 - She's in there. - Alone? 424 00:31:16,168 --> 00:31:17,660 - She was. - Good. 425 00:31:18,750 --> 00:31:20,787 - How's our Peter? - Come and have a look. 426 00:31:26,945 --> 00:31:28,983 - Is it all right? - Yes. Why? 427 00:31:29,082 --> 00:31:31,109 Well, it looks sort of screwed up. 428 00:31:31,209 --> 00:31:34,483 Well, of course it looks screwed up. So did you at his age. 429 00:31:34,582 --> 00:31:36,693 Not as screwed up as all that, surely? 430 00:31:36,792 --> 00:31:39,443 - Are you sure it's not in pain? - Of course not. 431 00:31:39,542 --> 00:31:41,359 Can I pick it up? 432 00:31:41,459 --> 00:31:46,817 No, David, please don't. You'll ruin my morning if you wake him... and it's "him", not "it", please. 433 00:31:46,917 --> 00:31:50,692 It'll always be "it" to me, 'till it begins to look a little more human. 434 00:31:50,792 --> 00:31:53,327 That's the way to hold a baby. Our MO showed me. 435 00:31:56,375 --> 00:31:57,998 Darling! 436 00:31:59,070 --> 00:32:01,108 Did naughty Daddy wake him? 437 00:32:01,208 --> 00:32:03,775 Naughty Daddy's got to get the hell out of here. 438 00:32:03,875 --> 00:32:07,442 - I left my lighter in our room. Did you see it? - No, it wasn't with your things. 439 00:32:07,542 --> 00:32:09,579 I'll just dash up and have a look. 440 00:32:11,242 --> 00:32:13,067 - Is there something on? - Yes. 441 00:32:13,167 --> 00:32:16,192 I know I shouldn't ask, but... is it anything important? 442 00:32:16,292 --> 00:32:18,448 Just the usual stooge around. 443 00:32:23,991 --> 00:32:26,942 But, surely, we could have dinner alone somewhere? 444 00:32:27,041 --> 00:32:28,859 Auntie would never agree to it. 445 00:32:28,958 --> 00:32:30,693 Well, I'll ask her tonight. 446 00:32:30,793 --> 00:32:33,874 As a matter of fact, I'll have something to ask you, too. 447 00:32:35,458 --> 00:32:37,283 Anything very important? 448 00:32:39,000 --> 00:32:42,081 It depends which way you look at it. 449 00:32:45,233 --> 00:32:47,900 I can't find it. It must be at the station, after all. 450 00:32:48,000 --> 00:32:51,275 - You will find it, won't you? - Oh, yes, I'll find it, all right. 451 00:32:51,374 --> 00:32:53,401 Yes, I think I know where it is. 452 00:32:53,500 --> 00:32:55,526 Give me a ring when you get down. 453 00:32:55,625 --> 00:32:57,443 Have I ever forgotten? 454 00:32:57,543 --> 00:32:59,368 No. Not yet. 455 00:33:01,417 --> 00:33:02,826 Well, darling. 456 00:33:06,417 --> 00:33:08,324 Ah, there you are, Miss Todd. 457 00:33:09,412 --> 00:33:13,275 I suppose I should say "Mrs Archdale" but I can never get used to it 458 00:33:13,374 --> 00:33:16,026 There's something I want to see you about. 459 00:33:16,125 --> 00:33:19,359 If you'll go down to my office, I'll be with you in five minutes. 460 00:33:19,458 --> 00:33:22,693 Now I'm up the stairs, I think I'd better stay up them, don't you? 461 00:33:22,792 --> 00:33:24,818 They're so bad for my heart, you know. 462 00:33:24,917 --> 00:33:26,943 It's about my bottle of Worcester sauce 463 00:33:27,042 --> 00:33:28,443 - Bye, darling. - Goodbye. 464 00:33:28,541 --> 00:33:29,860 David! 465 00:33:29,960 --> 00:33:31,785 Yes, darling? 466 00:33:33,658 --> 00:33:35,483 It doesn't matter. 467 00:33:35,583 --> 00:33:37,657 See you tonight. 468 00:33:42,068 --> 00:33:46,192 Now, I noticed this morning at breakfast, when we had fish cakes, remember? 469 00:33:46,291 --> 00:33:49,193 Of course I always like Worcester sauce with fish cakes, 470 00:33:49,292 --> 00:33:51,901 especially when they're the least little bit tasteless, 471 00:33:52,001 --> 00:33:55,082 I noticed that someone had been tampering with my bottle. 472 00:33:56,208 --> 00:33:57,701 - Peter! - Okay. 473 00:34:01,909 --> 00:34:03,650 - Goodbye, David. - Bye! 474 00:34:03,749 --> 00:34:05,068 Well... 475 00:34:05,167 --> 00:34:06,901 See you tonight, eh? 476 00:34:07,001 --> 00:34:08,624 - Promise? - Promise. 477 00:34:09,708 --> 00:34:11,746 Don't talk to any strange men, will you? 478 00:34:21,152 --> 00:34:22,775 Everything all right? 479 00:34:22,875 --> 00:34:25,650 If you have any trouble with it now, you can knock my head off. 480 00:34:25,750 --> 00:34:27,575 I will. If I'm still here to do it. 481 00:34:29,536 --> 00:34:31,775 - Keep in fairly close going over. - Right. 482 00:34:31,874 --> 00:34:34,943 - How are you feeling, all right? - Of course I'm feeling all right. 483 00:34:35,043 --> 00:34:38,442 - I've got Prune standing by, if... - I'm not a controller yet, you know. 484 00:34:38,542 --> 00:34:42,037 Look, Pete... you're not still sulking with me, are you? 485 00:34:43,651 --> 00:34:47,775 I'm sorry, David. It was a bit of a shock, you know, hearing it like that. 486 00:34:47,874 --> 00:34:49,443 I know. 487 00:34:49,543 --> 00:34:50,786 I suppose... 488 00:34:51,868 --> 00:34:53,775 43 trips is quite a lot, isn't it? 489 00:34:53,874 --> 00:34:55,609 A heck of a lot. 490 00:34:55,708 --> 00:34:57,734 Coming down to The Lion tonight? 491 00:34:57,833 --> 00:34:59,568 You bet. 492 00:34:59,668 --> 00:35:01,623 Don't forget, keep in close. 493 00:35:53,905 --> 00:35:55,942 R Roger airborne. 1100. 494 00:35:56,042 --> 00:35:58,281 Bang on the dot. 495 00:36:29,333 --> 00:36:30,743 Hold it. 496 00:38:18,000 --> 00:38:19,409 Come in. 497 00:38:21,417 --> 00:38:23,454 - Oh hello Tiny - Hello, old man. 498 00:38:26,000 --> 00:38:27,623 I've just heard. 499 00:38:28,700 --> 00:38:30,442 I'm terribly sorry. 500 00:38:30,542 --> 00:38:32,662 Bad show, isn't it? 501 00:38:40,992 --> 00:38:42,817 How did it happen? 502 00:38:42,916 --> 00:38:45,734 Light flak emplacement on the roof of the power station. 503 00:38:45,834 --> 00:38:47,990 I suppose there's no chance that he might... 504 00:38:54,792 --> 00:38:56,912 He went straight in from about 500 feet. 505 00:38:57,992 --> 00:38:59,817 Caught fire at once. 506 00:38:59,915 --> 00:39:01,235 I'm terribly sorry. 507 00:39:01,335 --> 00:39:05,150 He should have evaded after dropping his bombs. He told us to do it often enough. 508 00:39:05,249 --> 00:39:07,193 I suppose he wanted to mark the bursts. 509 00:39:07,293 --> 00:39:11,203 I suppose so, yeah. That's how old Campbell went, wasn't it? 510 00:39:13,833 --> 00:39:15,871 Your shoes, sir. Nice and clean now. 511 00:39:16,945 --> 00:39:20,358 Mr Parsons has just told me the news about Squadron Leader Archdale, sir. 512 00:39:20,457 --> 00:39:23,193 - Yes, bad show, isn't it? - Terrible, sir. Plain terrible. 513 00:39:23,293 --> 00:39:26,483 I don't know when I've been so upset. He was my nicest gentleman. 514 00:39:26,583 --> 00:39:30,529 Of course, it's worst of all for you, sir, you being a particular pal of his. I... 515 00:39:42,780 --> 00:39:44,817 No. I hate mine. 516 00:39:44,916 --> 00:39:47,568 Do you mind if I ask the PMC if I can move in here? 517 00:39:47,668 --> 00:39:49,290 Yes, if you like. 518 00:39:56,417 --> 00:39:59,414 Peter... You're going to tell his wife, aren't you? 519 00:40:01,531 --> 00:40:02,858 No. 520 00:40:02,958 --> 00:40:06,942 I think you should. After all, you know her much better than any of us. 521 00:40:07,042 --> 00:40:08,867 I said, no. I won't do it. 522 00:40:11,208 --> 00:40:13,448 All right. Just as you think. 523 00:40:14,530 --> 00:40:16,567 What's there to tell her? 524 00:40:16,667 --> 00:40:19,830 Your husband crashed into a hill in France and got burnt? 525 00:40:25,945 --> 00:40:29,192 You'd better get the Adjutant to write her one of those letters of his. 526 00:40:29,291 --> 00:40:30,901 He knows what to say. 527 00:40:31,001 --> 00:40:33,038 God knows he's had plenty of practice. 528 00:40:36,708 --> 00:40:39,908 He'd got no right to get married... and have a kid. 529 00:40:41,833 --> 00:40:43,658 We none of us have. 530 00:40:52,458 --> 00:40:55,539 There's someone here to see you, madam. He's out in the hall. 531 00:40:57,238 --> 00:40:59,275 Did he say what he wanted, Elsie? 532 00:40:59,375 --> 00:41:02,207 I don't know, madam. It's Flying Officer Penrose. 533 00:41:03,292 --> 00:41:04,701 Thank you. 534 00:41:18,192 --> 00:41:19,684 Hello, Peter. 535 00:41:19,773 --> 00:41:21,203 Fred. 536 00:41:21,302 --> 00:41:24,068 - Mr Palmer wants two whiskies and sodas. - Very good, madam. 537 00:41:24,168 --> 00:41:25,993 Come into my office, will you? 538 00:41:39,750 --> 00:41:41,989 I know what you've come to tell me, Peter. 539 00:41:43,115 --> 00:41:44,442 You do? 540 00:41:44,541 --> 00:41:46,026 Yes, you see... 541 00:41:46,125 --> 00:41:47,943 he didn't ring up this evening 542 00:41:48,043 --> 00:41:51,704 and I counted one plane missing when you came back over the town. 543 00:41:53,825 --> 00:41:55,650 Tell me just one thing. 544 00:41:55,750 --> 00:41:57,787 How much hope is there? 545 00:42:03,890 --> 00:42:05,390 I see. 546 00:42:05,783 --> 00:42:07,608 No hope at all. 547 00:42:07,708 --> 00:42:09,331 Not very much, I'm afraid. 548 00:42:10,359 --> 00:42:13,579 I thought perhaps there might have been some question of "missing". 549 00:42:13,679 --> 00:42:14,784 It does happen, I know. 550 00:42:14,879 --> 00:42:16,680 Someone bails out, no-one sees them 551 00:42:16,780 --> 00:42:19,326 and then later they're reported as a... prisoner... 552 00:42:19,445 --> 00:42:21,483 I'm afraid he was too low to bail out. 553 00:42:21,583 --> 00:42:23,739 His plane crashed into a kind of a hill. 554 00:42:24,818 --> 00:42:27,733 Whatever happened would have been instantaneous. 555 00:42:27,832 --> 00:42:29,693 You saw it? 556 00:42:29,793 --> 00:42:31,415 Yes, I saw it. 557 00:42:36,661 --> 00:42:38,900 Thank you for coming to tell me, Peter. 558 00:42:39,000 --> 00:42:43,733 I know what it must have meant to you, but I couldn't have borne it from anyone else. 559 00:42:43,833 --> 00:42:45,243 Thank you. 560 00:42:58,333 --> 00:43:00,573 I don't know what to say, I'm afraid. 561 00:43:05,818 --> 00:43:08,567 I've brought a few things down, which I found up in my room. 562 00:43:08,667 --> 00:43:11,858 Nothing very important. Just handkerchiefs and socks and things. 563 00:43:11,957 --> 00:43:14,068 I thought I'd better bring them down. 564 00:43:14,168 --> 00:43:15,790 Oh, and there... 565 00:43:16,776 --> 00:43:19,291 there was a piece of paper with his writing on it, 566 00:43:19,391 --> 00:43:20,950 which I thought you might like. 567 00:43:24,250 --> 00:43:26,917 I can't see without my glasses. What is it? 568 00:43:28,500 --> 00:43:30,953 It's a bit of poetry, I think. 569 00:43:32,863 --> 00:43:34,900 Will you read it for me? 570 00:43:35,000 --> 00:43:37,037 - Well, I... - Please. 571 00:43:47,333 --> 00:43:50,331 "Do not despair for Johnny-head-in -air, 572 00:43:51,917 --> 00:43:55,282 "He sleeps as sound as Johnny underground. 573 00:43:57,417 --> 00:44:01,078 "Fetch out no shroud for Johnny-in-the-cloud... 574 00:44:02,167 --> 00:44:05,746 "and keep your tears for him in after years. 575 00:44:07,655 --> 00:44:09,692 "Better, by far, 576 00:44:09,792 --> 00:44:11,829 "for Johnny-the-bright-star... 577 00:44:15,042 --> 00:44:17,079 "and see his children fed." 578 00:44:19,833 --> 00:44:21,326 I suppose... 579 00:44:22,417 --> 00:44:25,699 He must have copied it out of some book or something. 580 00:44:27,833 --> 00:44:30,073 Yes, I suppose he must. 581 00:44:33,250 --> 00:44:35,917 Is there anything else that you would like me to do? 582 00:44:36,985 --> 00:44:38,608 No, thank you, Peter. 583 00:44:38,708 --> 00:44:42,453 I'll come down tomorrow and see you, of course. That's if you want me to? 584 00:44:43,833 --> 00:44:46,073 Yes. I want you to. 585 00:44:47,444 --> 00:44:49,067 Well, I'd... 586 00:44:49,166 --> 00:44:51,193 better be getting back to the station, 587 00:44:51,292 --> 00:44:54,026 I volunteered to take somebody's orderly officer. 588 00:44:54,125 --> 00:44:57,193 - You have to work tonight? - Well, I said I would, you know? 589 00:44:57,292 --> 00:44:58,693 I see. 590 00:44:58,793 --> 00:45:00,415 I forgot. He... 591 00:45:01,492 --> 00:45:04,692 He left his lighter behind. I found it after we got down. 592 00:45:04,792 --> 00:45:07,659 Probably upset him a bit having to fly without it. 593 00:45:09,417 --> 00:45:11,454 Yes, it would have done. 594 00:45:12,542 --> 00:45:14,283 Thank you, Peter. 595 00:45:47,452 --> 00:45:49,692 - Oh, hello. - So you kept your promise. 596 00:45:49,791 --> 00:45:51,401 What promise? 597 00:45:51,501 --> 00:45:53,824 To come down and see me. 598 00:45:55,115 --> 00:45:56,608 Well... 599 00:45:56,707 --> 00:45:59,359 I'm afraid I've got to get back to the station. 600 00:45:59,459 --> 00:46:01,699 When shall I see you, then? 601 00:46:05,375 --> 00:46:06,998 I don't know. 602 00:46:09,583 --> 00:46:11,621 I'm awfully sorry about tonight. 603 00:47:11,125 --> 00:47:12,618 Good luck! 604 00:47:16,695 --> 00:47:19,942 Goodbye, you lucky people! Give my love to the Yanks. 605 00:47:20,041 --> 00:47:21,776 And ours to the Arabs, too. 606 00:47:21,876 --> 00:47:24,543 I'll bring you back a couple of Nautch girls! 607 00:47:31,614 --> 00:47:34,067 I wonder what these Yanks are going to be like. 608 00:47:34,167 --> 00:47:35,992 Goodness only knows, old man. 609 00:47:37,583 --> 00:47:39,787 Present arms! 610 00:47:55,155 --> 00:47:57,192 - Would you mind, sir? - No. Of course. 611 00:47:57,292 --> 00:47:58,784 Here we go. 612 00:47:59,865 --> 00:48:01,358 Ah, thank you, sir. 613 00:48:01,458 --> 00:48:02,951 - Got it? - Lovely. 614 00:48:05,988 --> 00:48:08,025 Been looking for you all over the place. 615 00:48:08,125 --> 00:48:10,358 - What's going on? - Got to get all your stuff out. 616 00:48:10,457 --> 00:48:13,526 - The Yanks have taken over E block. - Oh, damn and blast! 617 00:48:13,625 --> 00:48:15,651 Yes, I know. You've got to be quick. 618 00:48:15,750 --> 00:48:17,484 - Excuse me, sir. - Where are they now? 619 00:48:17,578 --> 00:48:19,858 In the mess, wandering about, chewing the cud, 620 00:48:19,958 --> 00:48:22,327 shooting the bull, calling each other "Buddy". 621 00:48:24,542 --> 00:48:25,951 Buddy. 622 00:48:35,988 --> 00:48:37,488 Hello. 623 00:48:37,584 --> 00:48:39,605 Sorry to burst in. They told me number three. 624 00:48:39,705 --> 00:48:40,505 Oh, that's okay. 625 00:48:40,615 --> 00:48:43,483 - My name's Penrose. - Mine's Hollis. Johnny Hollis. Hello. 626 00:48:43,583 --> 00:48:47,577 - Afraid I haven't finished getting my stuff out. - That's all right. Take your time. 627 00:48:53,736 --> 00:48:55,442 Unter dem...? 628 00:48:55,541 --> 00:48:56,818 What's this? 629 00:48:56,918 --> 00:49:01,108 That? Oh, that's just a thing the bloke I used to share this room with... 630 00:49:01,208 --> 00:49:03,578 pinched from a German train in peacetime. 631 00:49:09,324 --> 00:49:10,817 What's it mean? 632 00:49:10,917 --> 00:49:14,608 It means, "Under the washbasin there finds itself a pot." 633 00:49:14,708 --> 00:49:16,533 I'll take it down in a minute. 634 00:49:17,792 --> 00:49:19,617 I'd kinda like to keep it there. 635 00:49:20,780 --> 00:49:23,233 Hello, my jolly old fellow! 636 00:49:23,308 --> 00:49:24,251 Boy, these English slay me. 637 00:49:24,351 --> 00:49:27,687 An orderly asked if I like to be called in the mornings with a cup of tea. 638 00:49:27,787 --> 00:49:29,525 - Excuse me. - Oh, hello. 639 00:49:29,624 --> 00:49:32,151 That goon's name is Friselli, the bombardier with me. 640 00:49:32,251 --> 00:49:34,650 - Flying Officer Penrose, Joe. - Glad to know you. 641 00:49:34,749 --> 00:49:37,109 - This is Wally Becker, navigator. - How'd you do? 642 00:49:37,208 --> 00:49:38,693 Nice layout you got here. 643 00:49:38,793 --> 00:49:42,150 And what do you know, Joe? They got a lot of women here, on the station. 644 00:49:42,249 --> 00:49:43,859 Hey, is that true? 645 00:49:43,958 --> 00:49:45,776 Well, there are some WAAFs. 646 00:49:45,875 --> 00:49:48,526 - Well, they're girls, aren't they? - Yes. I suppose so. 647 00:49:48,626 --> 00:49:50,119 That's all, brother! 648 00:49:51,698 --> 00:49:54,483 Are you moving out all together? 649 00:49:54,583 --> 00:49:57,150 No, I'm staying on for a bit. I'm a controller. 650 00:49:57,249 --> 00:49:59,859 - You're not a flyer, then? - No, I'm not a flyer. 651 00:49:59,958 --> 00:50:02,776 They had A20s, here, Johnny. "Bostons", they call 'em. 652 00:50:02,875 --> 00:50:06,109 - Not a bad little ship, that A20. - All right for reconnaissance. 653 00:50:06,208 --> 00:50:08,484 Not looking forward to bringing a Fort in here. 654 00:50:08,583 --> 00:50:10,318 Or to being in it when you do! 655 00:50:10,417 --> 00:50:13,484 We'd just better make darned sure we don't bring our bombs back. 656 00:50:13,584 --> 00:50:17,817 Heck, we won't. Our bombs are going right where they're meant to, right on that target. 657 00:50:17,917 --> 00:50:20,150 Zonk! Zonk! Zonk! Every time. 658 00:50:20,249 --> 00:50:22,068 Sure. We're all glad to know that. 659 00:50:22,167 --> 00:50:24,068 Oh, it won't be me. It'll be the bombsight. 660 00:50:24,168 --> 00:50:27,608 There's nothing to bombing with that little baby to do all the work for you. 661 00:50:27,708 --> 00:50:30,733 I tell you, those Heinis are in for the shock of their young lives. 662 00:50:30,833 --> 00:50:33,067 Say, have you ever seen a Flying Fortress? 663 00:50:33,166 --> 00:50:34,901 Yes. From a distance. 664 00:50:35,000 --> 00:50:37,359 - Like a trip in one? - I would. Thanks very much. 665 00:50:37,459 --> 00:50:39,615 Not a real mission, of course. They... 666 00:50:41,746 --> 00:50:44,317 I thought you said you weren't a flyer. 667 00:50:44,416 --> 00:50:46,443 I'm not. I was once, though. 668 00:50:46,542 --> 00:50:48,359 What did you fly? 669 00:50:48,459 --> 00:50:52,150 A20s. Just reconnaissance work, you know. I'll see you all in the mess. 670 00:50:52,249 --> 00:50:53,984 Well, of all the dirty tricks! 671 00:50:54,083 --> 00:50:56,526 It's that big mouth of yours. You had it coming to you. 672 00:50:56,626 --> 00:50:58,249 Dashed bad form, old boy. 673 00:50:59,333 --> 00:51:00,328 Come on! 674 00:51:07,167 --> 00:51:09,038 Slide! 675 00:51:10,375 --> 00:51:12,496 Come on in, Jimmy! Come on home. 676 00:51:15,125 --> 00:51:17,162 Bit of a cow shot, old man. 677 00:51:20,333 --> 00:51:22,371 - Tea? - Tea. 678 00:51:27,779 --> 00:51:31,358 - I say! Can I have some more milk, please? - Sure thing. 679 00:51:31,457 --> 00:51:33,484 Hey, Spud! Any more hot milk? 680 00:51:33,583 --> 00:51:35,609 Not hot. Cold. 681 00:51:35,709 --> 00:51:37,942 Hot in coffee. Cold in tea. 682 00:51:38,042 --> 00:51:40,079 Anything you say. It's your tea. 683 00:51:41,875 --> 00:51:44,114 - Hello, Tinker. - Hello, Tinkerbell. 684 00:51:45,235 --> 00:51:48,233 They don't warm the pot, you know. I've watched them making it. 685 00:51:48,324 --> 00:51:49,940 Oh, well. It's liquid and it's warm. 686 00:51:50,040 --> 00:51:52,586 I was afraid they were going to abolish it altogether. 687 00:51:52,697 --> 00:51:56,608 Oh, but they were going to, if I myself hadn't protested to the Colonel. 688 00:51:56,707 --> 00:51:58,193 Nobly done, Tinkerbell. 689 00:51:58,293 --> 00:51:59,702 There you are, Bud. 690 00:52:02,276 --> 00:52:04,659 I say, by the way, I've found out what that awful brown stuff is 691 00:52:04,759 --> 00:52:06,454 that they put on the table at dinner. 692 00:52:06,575 --> 00:52:08,400 - What is it? - Peanut butter. 693 00:52:08,499 --> 00:52:10,526 Made from peanuts, I suppose. 694 00:52:10,624 --> 00:52:12,235 So I imagine. 695 00:52:12,335 --> 00:52:14,160 I've tried it. It's revolting. 696 00:52:15,458 --> 00:52:16,655 Hey! 697 00:52:17,659 --> 00:52:19,400 What's for supper? 698 00:52:19,500 --> 00:52:21,900 - Hash. - That's what I thought. 699 00:52:21,999 --> 00:52:24,026 Flying clothes in the mess. 700 00:52:24,126 --> 00:52:27,317 Yes, well, we must try and rise above it, Tinkerbell. 701 00:52:27,417 --> 00:52:30,358 You think there may be anything on tomorrow in the way of ops? 702 00:52:30,457 --> 00:52:33,443 That, of course, I couldn't say, even if I knew. 703 00:52:33,543 --> 00:52:37,733 All I do know is that they're exceptionally keen to get cracking... keen as mustard 704 00:52:37,832 --> 00:52:39,568 They've only got 12 Forts. 705 00:52:39,668 --> 00:52:43,775 Yes, but then, as a bombardier, I think that's what they call themselves, said to me, 706 00:52:43,875 --> 00:52:47,400 "12 Forts can make a hell of a mess of any gosh-darn target." 707 00:52:47,500 --> 00:52:49,733 Apparently, with this new bombsight of theirs, 708 00:52:49,832 --> 00:52:52,818 they can drop a bomb into a barrel from 30,000 feet. 709 00:52:52,917 --> 00:52:54,526 Zonk! 710 00:52:54,626 --> 00:52:56,035 Well, well. 711 00:52:57,408 --> 00:53:01,733 Last night a very strong force of RAF Lancasters and Halifaxes 712 00:53:01,833 --> 00:53:04,608 raided Bremen for the fourth night running... 713 00:53:04,707 --> 00:53:07,151 - For Pete's sake! - What's eating you, Joe boy? 714 00:53:07,251 --> 00:53:10,858 Why do we have to be here all the time, listening to what the RAF did last night? 715 00:53:10,958 --> 00:53:14,275 We've been here over two months now. When are we going to get started? 716 00:53:14,373 --> 00:53:15,902 Soon enough, Friselli. 717 00:53:15,999 --> 00:53:19,683 When we do, maybe you'll be wishing yourself back at that radio again. 718 00:53:19,683 --> 00:53:20,458 Who knows? 719 00:53:20,558 --> 00:53:23,343 - Evening, Penrose. - Good evening, sir. 720 00:53:27,948 --> 00:53:30,650 First of all, Elsie, a nice large whisky and soda. 721 00:53:30,749 --> 00:53:33,026 Sorry, Mr Palmer, we've run out of whisky. 722 00:53:33,125 --> 00:53:35,401 - What? Again? - I'm afraid so, Mr Palmer. 723 00:53:35,501 --> 00:53:37,740 We had some more Americans in last night. 724 00:53:38,824 --> 00:53:40,317 Will you have beer? 725 00:53:40,417 --> 00:53:41,909 Oh, I suppose so. 726 00:53:44,417 --> 00:53:45,826 What a war! 727 00:53:52,167 --> 00:53:56,409 Tell me, dear, isn't that the RAF boy who used to be such a friend of yours? 728 00:53:57,500 --> 00:53:58,909 Yes, Auntie. 729 00:54:00,949 --> 00:54:02,442 Hello. 730 00:54:02,542 --> 00:54:03,951 Waitress! 731 00:54:09,902 --> 00:54:12,983 He doesn't seem to come down as often as he used to, does he, dear? 732 00:54:13,082 --> 00:54:14,484 No, Auntie. 733 00:54:14,582 --> 00:54:15,902 Funny. 734 00:54:16,002 --> 00:54:18,241 Get on with your soup, dear. It'll get cold. 735 00:54:19,319 --> 00:54:22,400 Hey sister! Bring that check will you? 736 00:54:22,500 --> 00:54:24,900 We've been waiting here for 20 minutes for it. 737 00:54:24,999 --> 00:54:26,818 What is it you're wanting? 738 00:54:26,918 --> 00:54:29,536 The check. For crying out loud, the check! 739 00:54:30,659 --> 00:54:33,692 - I'll see Miss Todd about it. - And who the heck is Miss Todd? 740 00:54:33,791 --> 00:54:35,818 - Pipe down, Joe. - Johnny, I'm only... 741 00:54:35,917 --> 00:54:38,984 - We'll miss the picture. - You hadn't oughta shout like that. 742 00:54:39,083 --> 00:54:40,568 Why the heck not? 743 00:54:40,667 --> 00:54:42,609 Devilish bad form, old boy. 744 00:54:42,709 --> 00:54:46,733 Look, is this supposed to be a restaurant or a funeral parlour? That's all I wanna know. 745 00:54:46,832 --> 00:54:48,693 Why talk in whispers when we eat? 746 00:54:48,793 --> 00:54:51,275 It's sort of a custom over here. 747 00:54:51,374 --> 00:54:53,734 What? Like eating's a thing to be ashamed of or something? 748 00:54:53,833 --> 00:54:55,443 - Yeah. - Well, I don't get it. 749 00:54:55,542 --> 00:54:57,359 What exactly is it you require? 750 00:54:57,459 --> 00:55:01,692 It's all right, miss. We don't require a thing. We're just going to sit here till Christmas. 751 00:55:01,791 --> 00:55:03,609 Please. It's just the check. 752 00:55:03,708 --> 00:55:05,734 I mean, the bill, if you don't mind. 753 00:55:05,734 --> 00:55:06,445 Oh, the bill? 754 00:55:06,543 --> 00:55:10,194 She understood you wanted to cash a cheque and it's strictly against our rules. 755 00:55:10,294 --> 00:55:14,233 Oh, no, I'm so sorry. It's just that we are a little bit pressed for time. 756 00:55:14,332 --> 00:55:15,734 Here. 757 00:55:15,833 --> 00:55:17,859 Do you think that this will cover it? 758 00:55:17,958 --> 00:55:19,693 - Did you have coffee? - Yes. 759 00:55:19,793 --> 00:55:22,650 - Is that what you call it? - Do you wish to make a complaint? 760 00:55:22,749 --> 00:55:24,776 No. Of course he doesn't. No. 761 00:55:24,875 --> 00:55:26,609 It's very good. Very. 762 00:55:26,709 --> 00:55:28,858 He's just trying to be funny, you know. 763 00:55:28,958 --> 00:55:31,817 Thank you for explaining. I'll bring your change. 764 00:55:31,916 --> 00:55:33,318 Thank you. 765 00:55:33,418 --> 00:55:35,787 Boy, these sourpuss Janes give me a pain. 766 00:55:36,870 --> 00:55:40,650 You two characters go along and collect the transport. I'll wait for the change. 767 00:55:40,750 --> 00:55:42,817 Okay. I'll settle up with you later. 768 00:55:42,917 --> 00:55:46,033 Watch out for that human rattlesnake. She'll eat you alive. 769 00:55:48,155 --> 00:55:50,192 I heard you were here. I couldn't telephone. 770 00:55:50,291 --> 00:55:53,359 We've both got to report to Intelligence, what they call "S2" after dinner. 771 00:55:53,458 --> 00:55:55,651 - Something on? - Dawn tomorrow. 772 00:55:55,750 --> 00:55:57,484 Soup any good? 773 00:55:57,584 --> 00:55:59,207 Not bad. 774 00:56:13,708 --> 00:56:15,746 How are you? 775 00:56:16,875 --> 00:56:18,203 Glad to see you. 776 00:56:19,292 --> 00:56:21,117 How you been? 777 00:56:23,958 --> 00:56:25,996 Hello, kid. How's tricks? 778 00:56:28,451 --> 00:56:30,525 Trying to strangle me? 779 00:56:30,624 --> 00:56:32,651 Okay. Go right ahead. See if I care. 780 00:56:32,750 --> 00:56:34,234 That's right. 781 00:56:34,333 --> 00:56:36,151 Pull away, old fella! 782 00:56:36,251 --> 00:56:38,483 Or should I say,"old lady"? Which is it? 783 00:56:38,583 --> 00:56:40,206 "Old fella." 784 00:56:41,792 --> 00:56:43,201 Caught. 785 00:56:44,570 --> 00:56:46,608 - What's his name? - Peter. 786 00:56:46,707 --> 00:56:49,151 Peter. A nice, well-behaved baby. 787 00:56:49,250 --> 00:56:51,068 That what you think! 788 00:56:51,167 --> 00:56:52,984 - Whose is he? - Mine. 789 00:56:53,083 --> 00:56:54,484 Yours? 790 00:56:54,583 --> 00:56:56,609 I beg your pardon. 791 00:56:56,708 --> 00:56:59,068 - Why? - Appropriating him like that. 792 00:56:59,167 --> 00:57:00,984 Most mothers don't like it. 793 00:57:01,084 --> 00:57:03,317 No. They think you're gonna poison them. 794 00:57:03,417 --> 00:57:08,192 Oh, I don't mind. I always feel rather flattered when someone pays my son a little attention. 795 00:57:08,292 --> 00:57:13,650 Mary doesn't. That's my wife. She hates it if some stranger gets familiar with our Emmy. 796 00:57:13,749 --> 00:57:15,568 How old is Emmy? 797 00:57:15,667 --> 00:57:17,776 Going on four. We've got a boy, too. 798 00:57:17,876 --> 00:57:21,692 George. He's six. You wouldn't care to see a snapshot of him, would you? 799 00:57:21,791 --> 00:57:24,068 - Why, yes. I'd love to - Sure it wouldn't bore you? 800 00:57:24,168 --> 00:57:26,656 - Not at all. Please show me. - Good. You're in for it. 801 00:57:28,033 --> 00:57:29,442 There. 802 00:57:29,542 --> 00:57:33,275 - What a pretty little boy. - You'd better not let him hear you say that. 803 00:57:33,374 --> 00:57:36,526 And then, this next one, that's George and Emmy together. 804 00:57:36,625 --> 00:57:38,651 And that's Mary with them. 805 00:57:38,751 --> 00:57:43,025 It isn't a good picture of Mary. I took it myself, the last leave before I came overseas. 806 00:57:43,124 --> 00:57:45,151 She's kind of squinting at the sun. 807 00:57:45,250 --> 00:57:48,318 She hasn't seen it yet or she'd stop me showing it around. 808 00:57:48,417 --> 00:57:50,026 I think she's beautiful. 809 00:57:50,126 --> 00:57:53,692 - Thank you for letting me see them. - Thank you for letting me let you see them. 810 00:57:53,791 --> 00:57:55,526 Do you hear from them often? 811 00:57:55,626 --> 00:58:00,192 Oh, Mary writes most days. They come in batches, though, that's the trouble. 812 00:58:00,291 --> 00:58:02,943 Nothing for weeks and you get kinda worried 813 00:58:03,042 --> 00:58:05,484 and then suddenly you're snowed under. 814 00:58:05,584 --> 00:58:08,983 - The children must miss you very much. - Oh, no, I shouldn't think so. 815 00:58:09,083 --> 00:58:11,406 It doesn't mean much at that age, does it? 816 00:58:12,490 --> 00:58:13,817 No. 817 00:58:13,917 --> 00:58:15,954 Where's his father? Overseas? 818 00:58:17,042 --> 00:58:19,079 He was killed three months ago. 819 00:58:20,667 --> 00:58:22,159 I'm so... 820 00:58:24,958 --> 00:58:26,783 - Is...? - Yes. 821 00:58:30,740 --> 00:58:32,233 Thank you. 822 00:58:32,333 --> 00:58:34,371 Have you been over here very long? 823 00:58:34,623 --> 00:58:36,623 No. 824 00:58:36,866 --> 00:58:38,608 Hey, Johnny, what the... 825 00:58:38,707 --> 00:58:40,818 - Okay. I'm coming. - I beg your pardon. 826 00:58:40,918 --> 00:58:45,317 Would you mind not shouting like that in the hotel? It's apt to disturb the other guests. 827 00:58:45,417 --> 00:58:48,284 Yes, miss. Certainly, miss. I'm very sorry, miss. 828 00:58:49,822 --> 00:58:52,358 Well, see you sometime again, I hope. 829 00:58:52,457 --> 00:58:54,276 I mean, you'll be around? 830 00:58:54,375 --> 00:58:56,401 - Oh, yes. I'll be around. - Good. 831 00:58:56,499 --> 00:58:58,110 - Goodbye. - Goodbye. 832 00:58:58,209 --> 00:59:01,109 What was she balling you out for? Not washing behind your ears? 833 00:59:01,208 --> 00:59:02,693 Excuse me! 834 00:59:02,792 --> 00:59:04,609 Are you going out tonight? 835 00:59:04,708 --> 00:59:07,401 Just to see a picture. Have a couple of drinks, maybe. 836 00:59:07,500 --> 00:59:10,151 - Like to come along? - No, thanks. No. It's not that. 837 00:59:10,250 --> 00:59:11,734 It's just that... 838 00:59:11,827 --> 00:59:13,760 Well, if you don't mind me saying so, 839 00:59:13,860 --> 00:59:17,024 it might be a good idea if you had an early night tonight. 840 00:59:20,036 --> 00:59:22,275 Come on, boy. No picture for us. 841 00:59:22,375 --> 00:59:24,608 - Back to the station... - Oh, and bed. 842 00:59:24,707 --> 00:59:26,526 - Johnny, look... - I said "bed". 843 00:59:26,625 --> 00:59:28,026 Scram. 844 00:59:28,125 --> 00:59:29,943 - Okay. Good night. - Good night. 845 00:59:30,042 --> 00:59:32,068 Thanks. 846 00:59:32,167 --> 00:59:33,651 That's okay. 847 00:59:33,750 --> 00:59:36,193 If I don't see you before, all the best. 848 00:59:36,292 --> 00:59:37,776 You bet. 849 00:59:37,876 --> 00:59:39,701 - Good night. - Good night. 850 00:59:44,778 --> 00:59:46,400 - Hello. - Hello. 851 00:59:46,500 --> 00:59:49,275 I haven't seen you for... well, ages, it seems. 852 00:59:49,374 --> 00:59:51,901 I know. We've been pretty busy up at the station. 853 00:59:52,001 --> 00:59:54,454 I haven't had much of a chance to get down here. 854 00:59:55,529 --> 00:59:57,733 - Well, what's your news? - Nothing much. 855 00:59:57,833 --> 01:00:00,400 Auntie's made another application for my deferment. 856 01:00:00,493 --> 01:00:02,470 She says she's trained me now in her illnesses 857 01:00:02,570 --> 01:00:04,587 and if I leave her to join up, it'd be fatal. 858 01:00:04,699 --> 01:00:06,192 I see. It would. Absolutely. 859 01:00:06,292 --> 01:00:09,150 But I can stay on at the cottage hospital as a part-time nurse. 860 01:00:09,250 --> 01:00:10,992 - That's something, isn't it? - Yes. 861 01:00:12,655 --> 01:00:14,692 - What's your news? - Oh, nothing much. 862 01:00:14,792 --> 01:00:17,025 Just the usual sort of stooging, boring... 863 01:00:17,124 --> 01:00:18,609 - Oh, hello, Tiny. - Hello. 864 01:00:18,709 --> 01:00:20,942 Well... we ought to get cracking. 865 01:00:21,041 --> 01:00:22,443 Good evening. 866 01:00:22,543 --> 01:00:24,996 No, you wait here and I'll go and get the car. 867 01:00:28,161 --> 01:00:30,317 Is there any chance of seeing you soon? 868 01:00:30,417 --> 01:00:33,900 Afraid not, you know. We've got a basinful of stuff to get through. 869 01:00:33,999 --> 01:00:35,484 Yes. I see. 870 01:00:35,583 --> 01:00:37,401 It's perfectly all right. 871 01:00:37,501 --> 01:00:39,326 I just wondered... 872 01:00:45,074 --> 01:00:46,567 Look, I... 873 01:00:46,667 --> 01:00:48,906 I know what you're thinking. 874 01:00:49,988 --> 01:00:52,025 You're not right, you know. 875 01:00:52,124 --> 01:00:53,609 Aren't I? 876 01:00:53,708 --> 01:00:55,526 I wish that I could explain it. 877 01:00:55,626 --> 01:00:59,750 You don't have to explain anything, Peter. There's nothing to explain. 878 01:01:01,417 --> 01:01:03,454 I'm terribly sorry. 879 01:01:04,325 --> 01:01:06,150 It's perfectly all right. 880 01:01:06,250 --> 01:01:07,873 Goodbye, Peter. 881 01:01:13,198 --> 01:01:15,900 How long do you think this blasted war is going on for? 882 01:01:16,000 --> 01:01:18,858 Oh, years and years and years, I should think. 883 01:01:18,957 --> 01:01:21,484 Spring 1950's my personal bet. 884 01:01:21,584 --> 01:01:25,692 Do you think any of us have the right to get ourselves tangled up until it's over? 885 01:01:25,791 --> 01:01:28,693 What do you mean, financially or emotionally? 886 01:01:28,793 --> 01:01:31,025 Wives, children, things like that. 887 01:01:31,124 --> 01:01:33,151 Why ask me, old man? 888 01:01:33,251 --> 01:01:35,567 Personally, I've never had the old urge. 889 01:01:35,667 --> 01:01:39,358 Why don't you write to Auntie Thingumajig in the Daily Whatsit? 890 01:01:39,458 --> 01:01:41,283 I'm serious, you know. 891 01:01:42,360 --> 01:01:43,983 I know you are. 892 01:01:44,083 --> 01:01:46,317 And I know you're thinking about David. 893 01:01:46,417 --> 01:01:50,942 But I'm telling you the truth. It's not a subject that I'm qualified to give an opinion on. 894 01:01:51,041 --> 01:01:53,568 But you could tell me how you'd feel if you were... 895 01:01:53,667 --> 01:01:56,318 well, if you were in the same sort of spot as I'm in. 896 01:01:56,417 --> 01:01:58,443 I could, but it wouldn't do any good. 897 01:01:58,543 --> 01:02:02,150 You see, I'm on the ground and, any time now, you may be on ops again. 898 01:02:02,250 --> 01:02:05,746 Anything I said couldn't have any possible bearing on the matter. 899 01:02:24,278 --> 01:02:25,900 Good luck, Colonel. 900 01:02:26,000 --> 01:02:27,623 Thanks. We'll need it. 901 01:02:34,417 --> 01:02:36,656 Well, guys, I guess this is it. 902 01:02:37,863 --> 01:02:39,900 Quite some moment, isn't it? 903 01:02:40,000 --> 01:02:42,150 Yeah but not for making a noise like a speech 904 01:02:42,250 --> 01:02:45,858 I didn't even have a pep talk for the fellas. They don't need it. 905 01:02:45,958 --> 01:02:50,483 You're all the lousiest crew any poor pilot was ever stuck with and I love you. 906 01:02:50,582 --> 01:02:53,109 So, come on. Get up them stairs. 907 01:02:53,209 --> 01:02:56,705 - Come on. Let's go, Joe. - I'm right behind you. 908 01:03:42,667 --> 01:03:45,534 - Fred. Another pint, please. - Very good, sir. 909 01:03:49,744 --> 01:03:52,067 - Good. Here's the food. - Here it is. 910 01:03:52,166 --> 01:03:53,651 - Right, sir. - Ta. 911 01:03:53,751 --> 01:03:56,692 - Well, here's to Forts. - Here's to Lancs. Cheerio, Nob. 912 01:03:56,791 --> 01:03:58,818 Some people get all the luck. 913 01:03:58,917 --> 01:04:01,984 - Where are you now? - Over at Tetworth Gunnery School, sir. 914 01:04:02,083 --> 01:04:04,818 Can you imagine Nobby instructing? 915 01:04:04,911 --> 01:04:06,783 I'll bet he puts the wind up the pupils. 916 01:04:06,883 --> 01:04:09,167 The pupils put the wind up me, they're so good. 917 01:04:09,281 --> 01:04:11,567 - Have you applied for Lancs? - Hundreds of times. 918 01:04:11,667 --> 01:04:15,400 Have another crack at it. I'll pull a few strings and try and get you with me again. 919 01:04:15,499 --> 01:04:17,109 Now, that sounds a bit of all right. 920 01:04:17,208 --> 01:04:19,401 I've just heard a great story. This'll kill you. 921 01:04:19,501 --> 01:04:22,949 There was an Englishman, an Irishman and a Scotsman travelling in a train, see... 922 01:04:24,115 --> 01:04:26,650 Please, could we have three beers? 923 01:04:26,749 --> 01:04:28,568 - Yes, sir. - Light ales. 924 01:04:28,668 --> 01:04:30,983 - ...and when the man... - Excuse me, will you? 925 01:04:31,083 --> 01:04:35,233 ...came to collect the tickets, the Englishman turned to the Scotsman and said... 926 01:04:35,332 --> 01:04:38,484 - What are you chaps drinking? - Hello. Thanks. We've just ordered. 927 01:04:38,583 --> 01:04:40,776 - Come on. Have another. - Well, okay. Thanks. 928 01:04:40,875 --> 01:04:43,318 I guess we've got the right to get plastered tonight. 929 01:04:43,417 --> 01:04:46,318 You have. From all accounts, that was a grand job you did today. 930 01:04:46,418 --> 01:04:49,275 We walked away from it. That's the best that can be said for it. 931 01:04:49,374 --> 01:04:51,401 Here. Sit down. Sit down. Sit down. 932 01:04:51,500 --> 01:04:53,526 What are you having? The beer's good. 933 01:04:53,625 --> 01:04:56,443 - This is beer, isn't it? - Well, it's a little ladylike. 934 01:04:56,542 --> 01:04:58,568 Okay. We'll have what you got there. 935 01:04:58,668 --> 01:05:01,858 Four pints of dark, Thomas. Chalk it up on the old slate. 936 01:05:01,958 --> 01:05:04,281 I'm going to have my cigarette now, dear. 937 01:05:06,818 --> 01:05:11,108 I must have left my lighter upstairs. Run and get it for me, will you, dear? 938 01:05:11,208 --> 01:05:12,618 Allow me. 939 01:05:18,533 --> 01:05:19,942 Thank you. 940 01:05:20,042 --> 01:05:21,783 The pleasure is all mine. 941 01:05:24,695 --> 01:05:26,733 What charming manners. 942 01:05:26,833 --> 01:05:29,150 - Hello, fellas. - Baby, there's your beaker. 943 01:05:29,250 --> 01:05:33,400 Thanks a lot. Say, listen, Flight Lieutenant, I guess I owe you a bit of an apology. 944 01:05:33,500 --> 01:05:37,233 If I gave you or anybody else the idea that bombing targets was going to be easy, 945 01:05:37,332 --> 01:05:39,359 I'll eat my words right here and now, 946 01:05:39,459 --> 01:05:43,567 but I defy any other bombardier to have done any better under those conditions. 947 01:05:43,666 --> 01:05:46,401 Funny thing, that group ahead of us hit that target smacko. 948 01:05:46,500 --> 01:05:48,318 You know, "zonk, zonk, zonk"? 949 01:05:48,417 --> 01:05:50,859 - How wide were your berths? - How wide would you like? 950 01:05:50,953 --> 01:05:53,270 We may have killed a couple of enemy cows. 951 01:05:53,370 --> 01:05:54,572 Enemy-occupied cows. 952 01:05:54,696 --> 01:05:58,358 Lay off, fellas. I'll do better next time. We live and learn. 953 01:05:58,457 --> 01:06:00,568 I sure hope we learn. We only just lived. 954 01:06:00,667 --> 01:06:01,776 Focke-Wulfes? 955 01:06:01,876 --> 01:06:05,650 Yeah. They're good. Like you said they were. Like some of us didn't believe. 956 01:06:05,749 --> 01:06:07,234 Here it is. 957 01:06:07,333 --> 01:06:08,943 Ooh, biggies! 958 01:06:09,041 --> 01:06:10,402 Thanking you. 959 01:06:10,501 --> 01:06:11,984 Well, good luck. 960 01:06:12,084 --> 01:06:13,826 - Thanks. - Here's to you. 961 01:06:15,321 --> 01:06:18,900 I'm celebrating myself tonight. I've been posted, Lancasters. 962 01:06:18,999 --> 01:06:20,484 - Flying again? - You bet. 963 01:06:20,583 --> 01:06:22,609 - Swell. - You mean, "good show old boy". 964 01:06:22,709 --> 01:06:24,119 Congratulations. 965 01:06:25,526 --> 01:06:28,192 The ticket collector said, "This man's expired." 966 01:06:28,292 --> 01:06:30,697 So, the Irishman said, "But his ticket hasn't." 967 01:06:31,990 --> 01:06:33,483 Not bad, eh? 968 01:06:33,582 --> 01:06:36,318 Come to think of it. I know a better one than that. 969 01:06:36,417 --> 01:06:37,818 Goebbels... 970 01:06:37,917 --> 01:06:39,401 Captain? Captain? 971 01:06:39,501 --> 01:06:42,168 - Goebbels said to Hitler... - Excuse me, would you? 972 01:06:43,733 --> 01:06:46,400 This'll make you laugh, this one. It's a good one. 973 01:06:46,499 --> 01:06:48,318 Goebbels said to Hitler... 974 01:06:48,417 --> 01:06:50,234 Goebbels said to G�ring... 975 01:06:50,333 --> 01:06:51,943 No. Wait a minute. 976 01:06:52,042 --> 01:06:53,859 G�ring said to Goebbels... 977 01:06:53,959 --> 01:06:57,040 No. That's not right. Wait a minute. It's very funny, this one. 978 01:06:59,614 --> 01:07:01,900 - Care for a drink? - We're already swimming in it. 979 01:07:02,000 --> 01:07:04,858 - Wait a minute, Johnny. This is our night out. - Joe says, yes. 980 01:07:04,958 --> 01:07:07,983 That was a terrific show you boys put up this morning. 981 01:07:08,083 --> 01:07:10,317 Yes, I'm sure I'm right. It is... 982 01:07:10,417 --> 01:07:13,249 Yes. That's right. It's G�ring said to Goebbels... 983 01:07:14,322 --> 01:07:16,858 - Hello, Nobby. Is he still at it? - Yes. 984 01:07:16,953 --> 01:07:19,568 This is Nobby Clarke, the worst air gunner in the RAF. 985 01:07:19,668 --> 01:07:20,570 How do you do? 986 01:07:20,694 --> 01:07:22,317 - How are you? - Sit down, Nobby. 987 01:07:22,417 --> 01:07:24,817 You blokes put up a pretty good show this afternoon. 988 01:07:24,917 --> 01:07:28,192 My story. I can't remember the middle bit, but the end was, 989 01:07:28,291 --> 01:07:30,943 "Because the higher you go, the F�hrer." 990 01:07:31,042 --> 01:07:32,526 Not bad, eh? 991 01:07:32,626 --> 01:07:36,900 By the way, I hear you chaps did a good job of work this afternoon. Congratulations. 992 01:07:36,999 --> 01:07:38,568 Now, don't drink that walop. 993 01:07:38,667 --> 01:07:40,693 Fred! Large Highland Flings all round. 994 01:07:40,793 --> 01:07:43,495 Perhaps you'd all like to hear this story. It's a good 'un, make you laugh, this. 995 01:07:45,208 --> 01:07:46,831 Gobbing said to... 996 01:07:52,083 --> 01:07:54,536 Well, would you believe you? 997 01:08:13,167 --> 01:08:15,204 Have a beer, Miss Winterton. 998 01:08:26,708 --> 01:08:30,204 Disgraceful. What do they think this place is, a speakeasy? 999 01:08:31,195 --> 01:08:33,233 Mr Palmer. Mr Palmer! 1000 01:08:33,333 --> 01:08:35,371 Oh, yes, Miss Winterton? 1001 01:08:36,113 --> 01:08:38,483 - Disgraceful, isn't it? - Yes, isn't it? 1002 01:08:38,583 --> 01:08:41,608 Well, don't you think you'd better do something about it? 1003 01:08:41,708 --> 01:08:43,331 Right. 1004 01:08:53,152 --> 01:08:54,692 Boys, boys! 1005 01:08:54,791 --> 01:08:57,859 No, now, listen. Break it up, break it up. Break it up. 1006 01:08:57,959 --> 01:09:00,817 I'll tell you why, Miss Winterton objects. 1007 01:09:00,917 --> 01:09:03,487 I think she feels like a little chamber music. 1008 01:09:04,571 --> 01:09:08,150 So, what about giving her one of the old ones, eh? Shall we? 1009 01:09:08,250 --> 01:09:09,873 - Yes. - Let's go. 1010 01:09:44,286 --> 01:09:46,608 - There you are, Miss Todd. - Yes, Miss Winterton? 1011 01:09:46,708 --> 01:09:49,483 Now, you know I never complain... Go on up, dear. 1012 01:09:49,583 --> 01:09:53,192 You know I never complain, but this time, really, I mean to say. 1013 01:09:53,291 --> 01:09:54,859 - The singing. - Singing! 1014 01:09:54,959 --> 01:09:57,900 Yes, I'm terribly sorry, but it is nearly closing time. 1015 01:09:58,000 --> 01:10:01,525 Closing time? They should all have been thrown into the street an hour ago. 1016 01:10:01,624 --> 01:10:04,609 I agree, but I don't think I'm quite strong enough to do it. 1017 01:10:04,708 --> 01:10:07,693 I assure you, Miss Winterton, I don't approve of it. 1018 01:10:07,792 --> 01:10:10,443 - Toddy, my angel! - Peter! Peter, really. 1019 01:10:10,543 --> 01:10:12,368 Good night, Miss Winterton. 1020 01:10:14,359 --> 01:10:17,108 - I'll be up in a minute. Toddy. - Peter, what is it now? 1021 01:10:17,208 --> 01:10:21,192 These two gentlemen, very good friends of mine both, Americans though they may be, 1022 01:10:21,291 --> 01:10:22,984 desire to cash a cheque. 1023 01:10:23,083 --> 01:10:26,401 Oh, all right. You'll find blank cheque forms on the desk in my office. 1024 01:10:26,501 --> 01:10:28,538 Oh, thanks so much. 1025 01:10:29,658 --> 01:10:31,150 - Hey, Johnny. - Yeah? 1026 01:10:31,250 --> 01:10:34,442 - Did you see that? He actually kissed her. - Come on, lug. 1027 01:10:34,542 --> 01:10:36,698 - I just want one word with you. - Well? 1028 01:10:41,993 --> 01:10:45,358 Afraid I won't see you after tonight, not for a bit anyway. 1029 01:10:45,458 --> 01:10:50,192 Peter, I'm sorry. At least... I'm glad for you. It's what you wanted, isn't it? 1030 01:10:50,292 --> 01:10:52,329 More than anything else, yes. 1031 01:10:53,292 --> 01:10:56,206 Iris will be terribly upset. Have you told her? 1032 01:10:57,292 --> 01:10:58,287 No, Toddy. 1033 01:10:59,402 --> 01:11:03,525 I was wondering whether you'd tell her for me, after I've gone, you know. 1034 01:11:03,625 --> 01:11:08,448 Just say it happened very suddenly and... just say goodbye to her for me, would you? 1035 01:11:09,908 --> 01:11:15,608 Peter, I know it's none of my business, but... what exactly is wrong between you two? 1036 01:11:15,708 --> 01:11:19,525 It's nothing, Toddy, really. Nothing. It's just that... 1037 01:11:19,625 --> 01:11:21,911 Look, I can't possibly explain it. 1038 01:11:24,458 --> 01:11:26,496 Let me just say goodbye to you, eh? 1039 01:11:28,875 --> 01:11:30,912 That's for you. 1040 01:11:32,125 --> 01:11:34,162 And that's for her. 1041 01:11:39,542 --> 01:11:41,579 And that's for her again. 1042 01:11:44,542 --> 01:11:48,535 Cheque forms, cheque forms, cheque forms... there aren't any cheque forms. 1043 01:11:50,375 --> 01:11:52,614 "For Johnny". Hey, what's this? 1044 01:11:54,736 --> 01:11:56,442 Johnny, look. 1045 01:11:56,542 --> 01:12:00,317 - The old girl's written you a poem. - Oh, put it away, Joe, it may be private. 1046 01:12:00,417 --> 01:12:04,025 Private! I'll say it's private. She's put her flaming heart on paper. 1047 01:12:04,125 --> 01:12:07,442 For Johnny. "Do not despair for Johnny-head-in-air, 1048 01:12:07,541 --> 01:12:09,901 "He sleeps as sound as Johnny underground." 1049 01:12:10,001 --> 01:12:13,608 - What the heck does that mean? Any idea? - Put it away. 1050 01:12:13,707 --> 01:12:15,734 "Fetch out no shroud for Johnny..." 1051 01:12:15,833 --> 01:12:17,943 Just looking for cheque forms, ma'am. 1052 01:12:18,043 --> 01:12:21,067 If you want to cash a cheque to pay for your last round of drinks, 1053 01:12:21,166 --> 01:12:23,276 please don't bother, have them on the house. 1054 01:12:23,376 --> 01:12:25,858 That's darn kind of you, but we couldn't possibly... 1055 01:12:25,958 --> 01:12:29,525 Please, I insist. If you're very quick, you've just time to order another. 1056 01:12:29,625 --> 01:12:32,907 Gee, that's swell of you, ma'am. I could hug you for that. 1057 01:12:34,583 --> 01:12:36,076 Waiter. 1058 01:12:38,917 --> 01:12:42,163 - Any more news from home? - No, not since I last saw you. 1059 01:12:44,208 --> 01:12:45,950 Have you been reading this? 1060 01:12:46,905 --> 01:12:50,816 Well... we were looking for the blank cheque forms, you see, 1061 01:12:50,916 --> 01:12:54,858 and Johnny happens to be my name, too, and Joe... 1062 01:12:54,958 --> 01:12:58,233 - And I'm sorry. - That's all right. 1063 01:12:58,332 --> 01:13:00,359 Your name's Johnny, is it? 1064 01:13:00,459 --> 01:13:02,497 Yes, it is. Johnny Hollis. 1065 01:13:04,032 --> 01:13:05,691 What did you think of this? 1066 01:13:05,790 --> 01:13:07,901 I don't know that I quite understood it. 1067 01:13:08,001 --> 01:13:10,316 I'm not much of an expert on poetry, I guess. 1068 01:13:10,414 --> 01:13:11,735 Nor me. 1069 01:13:11,835 --> 01:13:13,873 We thought you'd written it. 1070 01:13:16,750 --> 01:13:18,787 No, my husband wrote it. 1071 01:13:19,862 --> 01:13:21,983 Now, why on earth should I tell you that? 1072 01:13:22,082 --> 01:13:24,692 You're the only person, beside myself, who knows. 1073 01:13:24,791 --> 01:13:27,234 - Now, why should I tell you? - I don't know. 1074 01:13:27,333 --> 01:13:29,359 Perhaps it's just the names. 1075 01:13:29,458 --> 01:13:31,484 Yes... perhaps it is. 1076 01:13:31,584 --> 01:13:35,191 But... it makes me feel kind of privileged. 1077 01:13:35,291 --> 01:13:37,329 I'm glad. 1078 01:13:40,902 --> 01:13:43,900 - You're not superstitious, are you? - No, not me. 1079 01:13:44,000 --> 01:13:47,733 If it happens, it happens, no matter how many ladders you walk under. 1080 01:13:47,833 --> 01:13:51,108 My husband used this lighter as a sort of St Christopher. 1081 01:13:51,208 --> 01:13:53,364 He was miserable if he flew without it. 1082 01:13:54,416 --> 01:13:57,083 He flew without it the day he was killed. 1083 01:13:58,444 --> 01:14:01,525 If he knew he didn't have it, he was probably worried. 1084 01:14:01,625 --> 01:14:06,116 And if you're worried when you're flying... well, things can happen. 1085 01:14:07,238 --> 01:14:10,650 If I give it to you, you won't feel that way about it, will you? 1086 01:14:10,749 --> 01:14:12,776 No, I don't use lucky charms. 1087 01:14:12,875 --> 01:14:14,901 I'd sure like to have it though. 1088 01:14:15,001 --> 01:14:19,525 - It doesn't work very well as a lighter, I'm afraid. - I can probably fix it. 1089 01:14:19,624 --> 01:14:21,651 Anyway, 1090 01:14:21,751 --> 01:14:23,623 it's a good thing to have. 1091 01:14:24,693 --> 01:14:26,316 Thanks an awful lot. 1092 01:14:26,416 --> 01:14:29,775 - Oh, and Johnny... - Yes? 1093 01:14:29,875 --> 01:14:33,150 No, I'm not going to tell you my Christian name, because... 1094 01:14:33,249 --> 01:14:34,984 Well, just because. 1095 01:14:35,083 --> 01:14:37,859 But people, some people anyway, call me Toddy. 1096 01:14:37,958 --> 01:14:39,859 Yes, Toddy? 1097 01:14:39,958 --> 01:14:42,609 If you ever feel you want to get away from the camp, 1098 01:14:42,709 --> 01:14:46,566 and you don't want to face the crowd in there, come in here and talk to me. 1099 01:14:46,666 --> 01:14:48,900 I'd like to hear some more about your family. 1100 01:14:49,000 --> 01:14:52,275 Say, you don't know what you're letting yourself in for. 1101 01:14:52,375 --> 01:14:55,566 When I get going about my family, I don't stop for a long time. 1102 01:14:55,665 --> 01:14:57,692 Oh, good. 1103 01:14:57,792 --> 01:15:02,580 Oh, Lord, look at the time. If I don't get these boys out of here, I'll have the police in. 1104 01:15:36,946 --> 01:15:39,233 Mr Palmer, I'm ashamed of you. 1105 01:15:39,333 --> 01:15:41,371 I'm terribly sorry. 1106 01:15:43,500 --> 01:15:48,655 Gentlemen, I call for three cheers for our popular hostess Miss Todd, our Toddy. 1107 01:15:55,865 --> 01:15:58,400 - Speech! Come on, speech. - Speech, come on! 1108 01:15:58,500 --> 01:16:01,691 Thank you, gentlemen, and welcome to our American allies. 1109 01:16:01,791 --> 01:16:03,948 And will you please get the hell out of here? 1110 01:16:06,610 --> 01:16:08,233 - Good night. - Good night, Toddy. 1111 01:16:08,333 --> 01:16:10,573 - Good night, pheasant. - Good night, Captain. 1112 01:16:13,364 --> 01:16:14,858 And about those drinks, thanks a lot. 1113 01:16:14,958 --> 01:16:16,996 Good night. Good night, Peter. 1114 01:16:22,859 --> 01:16:24,316 And thanks... really thanks. 1115 01:16:24,416 --> 01:16:26,075 - Good night. - Good night, Toddy. 1116 01:16:54,410 --> 01:16:58,191 All out. End of the line. Visual target, couldn't miss. 1117 01:16:58,291 --> 01:16:59,950 Where were the Focke Wulf? 1118 01:17:03,368 --> 01:17:05,691 That's one target we won't have to hit again. 1119 01:17:05,791 --> 01:17:08,191 You'd think they'd defend a target like Frankfurt. 1120 01:17:08,290 --> 01:17:11,359 It's different from the last time we went to Frankfurt, remember? 1121 01:17:11,458 --> 01:17:13,151 - Gosh, don't I just. - Hello, Irene. 1122 01:17:13,251 --> 01:17:17,150 Thanks. First time they used those rockets on us. Never been more scared in my life. 1123 01:17:17,250 --> 01:17:21,066 You were scared? Did you hear a noise like a machine gun coming from the copilot? 1124 01:17:21,166 --> 01:17:23,483 - It was my teeth rattling. - Johnny 1125 01:17:23,581 --> 01:17:25,110 Sir 1126 01:17:25,208 --> 01:17:26,818 - Oh, Bill, mail in? - Yes, sir. 1127 01:17:26,917 --> 01:17:29,734 - Anything for me? - I checked, but there's nothing for you. 1128 01:17:29,834 --> 01:17:31,457 Okay. Thanks. 1129 01:17:34,741 --> 01:17:36,566 No dice, eh? 1130 01:17:36,665 --> 01:17:38,317 No dice. 1131 01:17:38,417 --> 01:17:42,816 I expected something today, too. Haven't heard for quite a while as it happens. 1132 01:17:42,916 --> 01:17:45,483 - Nothing wrong, I hope. - No, sir. Thank you, sir. 1133 01:17:45,582 --> 01:17:48,817 Anyway, I wouldn't worry too much about it 'cos in a week or so's time, 1134 01:17:48,917 --> 01:17:52,034 you'll have the opportunity to find out how Emmy is for yourself. 1135 01:17:54,416 --> 01:17:57,533 - You mean... I'm going home? - Yeah, that's right. 1136 01:17:59,401 --> 01:18:01,108 Oh, boy. 1137 01:18:01,207 --> 01:18:02,859 How come? 1138 01:18:02,959 --> 01:18:06,650 Seems they need more instructors back home with combat experience. 1139 01:18:06,750 --> 01:18:08,983 I've been asked to recommend a combat pilot 1140 01:18:09,083 --> 01:18:13,900 capable of taking charge of a special instructors' course, majority goes with it. 1141 01:18:14,000 --> 01:18:16,233 So I thought I'd send the best man I'd got. 1142 01:18:16,333 --> 01:18:19,691 Gosh, I don't know what to say. 1143 01:18:19,791 --> 01:18:23,525 I'm going to hate losing you, especially now when things are hotting up. 1144 01:18:23,624 --> 01:18:25,276 Yeah, I know. 1145 01:18:25,375 --> 01:18:27,401 In a way, I'll hate going, too. 1146 01:18:27,501 --> 01:18:29,538 But... home. 1147 01:18:31,208 --> 01:18:32,784 Play ball! 1148 01:18:36,625 --> 01:18:39,078 Hey, look, get Tiny running at the pitcher. 1149 01:18:40,484 --> 01:18:43,150 Of course, you don't run towards the bowler in this game. 1150 01:18:43,250 --> 01:18:44,956 - No, you don't. - Stupid of me. 1151 01:18:46,041 --> 01:18:49,205 - He ought to stick to cricket. - Yeah. Say, Joe. 1152 01:18:51,403 --> 01:18:53,441 What are you doing this evening? 1153 01:18:53,541 --> 01:18:55,691 Just taking Iris to the station dance. 1154 01:18:55,791 --> 01:18:59,733 I suppose she'll turn out to be in love with some Englishman, like all the rest. 1155 01:18:59,833 --> 01:19:02,203 Listen, I gotta tell you... 1156 01:19:05,869 --> 01:19:08,108 Hey, bring the bat back! 1157 01:19:08,208 --> 01:19:10,827 Come on, bring the bat back. 1158 01:19:13,200 --> 01:19:15,025 - Listen, Joe. - What? 1159 01:19:15,125 --> 01:19:19,441 I've got to call on the vicar. I'll come into town with you. 1160 01:19:19,540 --> 01:19:21,151 - On the vicar? - Yeah. 1161 01:19:21,250 --> 01:19:24,317 - Why? - It's the children's party they're giving tomorrow. 1162 01:19:24,416 --> 01:19:27,026 For some weird reason, they've put it all off on me. 1163 01:19:27,125 --> 01:19:29,942 Well, do you wonder after that performance last time? 1164 01:19:30,041 --> 01:19:33,026 - Uncle Johnny. - Yeah, that's me. 1165 01:19:33,125 --> 01:19:35,817 How about that story about the flying hippopotamus? 1166 01:19:35,917 --> 01:19:39,566 - How do you dream things like that up? - All right. kids like that sorta... 1167 01:19:39,665 --> 01:19:41,484 - Joe. - What? 1168 01:19:41,583 --> 01:19:43,234 - I gotta tell you. - Tell me what? 1169 01:19:43,333 --> 01:19:46,317 - Don't tell the others, now. - I'm not going to. What? 1170 01:19:46,416 --> 01:19:48,442 They're sending me home. 1171 01:19:48,542 --> 01:19:50,996 - Johnny, no. - Yeah. 1172 01:19:53,208 --> 01:19:56,289 - Safe. - What do you mean "safe"? I've ruined myself. 1173 01:20:01,863 --> 01:20:03,900 Peter, who was it who sprouted wings? 1174 01:20:03,999 --> 01:20:06,026 A pottamus. 1175 01:20:06,126 --> 01:20:08,983 The pottamus sprouted wings, that's quite right. 1176 01:20:09,083 --> 01:20:13,787 He looked down, you see, and suddenly there he'd gone and sprouted 'em. 1177 01:20:14,947 --> 01:20:16,025 Yep. 1178 01:20:16,125 --> 01:20:18,448 Pottamus don't have wings. 1179 01:20:20,495 --> 01:20:22,983 Great big ones, too. Wingspan 200ft. 1180 01:20:23,082 --> 01:20:25,609 Where'd the pottamus fly to? 1181 01:20:25,709 --> 01:20:29,785 Well, it was a nice bright day, so he flew towards the sun. 1182 01:20:32,828 --> 01:20:36,525 - That's very naughty. - I know, that's what I told him. Naughty. 1183 01:20:36,625 --> 01:20:39,025 You're an evil influence. 1184 01:20:39,125 --> 01:20:42,733 I think perhaps we'd better put the candy away in a safe place, 1185 01:20:42,833 --> 01:20:46,316 otherwise we shall have them all eaten before tomorrow afternoon. 1186 01:20:46,416 --> 01:20:48,039 Yes. 1187 01:22:23,158 --> 01:22:24,983 You know, Iris, I've been thinking. 1188 01:22:25,082 --> 01:22:27,984 Why don't you leave the old sourpuss to stew in her own juice? 1189 01:22:28,083 --> 01:22:29,776 Oh, I couldn't do that. 1190 01:22:29,875 --> 01:22:32,859 After all, I do owe her a lot in a way. 1191 01:22:32,959 --> 01:22:35,816 Oh, look, you don't owe her a thing and you know it. 1192 01:22:35,915 --> 01:22:38,109 Looks to me as if things are the other way round. 1193 01:22:38,208 --> 01:22:41,526 She's just a selfish old gorgon who thinks of nothing but her... stomach. 1194 01:22:41,626 --> 01:22:43,858 Don't let's talk about her. Do you mind? 1195 01:22:43,958 --> 01:22:46,108 Okay, let's talk about you. 1196 01:22:46,208 --> 01:22:51,483 I wonder if you'd mind if I asked you a question, kind of personal. 1197 01:22:51,583 --> 01:22:53,704 - A truth game? - Yeah, that's right. 1198 01:22:55,041 --> 01:22:59,284 I've been wondering if there was any particular... 1199 01:23:01,333 --> 01:23:05,244 well, if there was any one guy you... 1200 01:23:06,625 --> 01:23:08,864 - You know what I mean, don't you? - I do. 1201 01:23:09,903 --> 01:23:11,941 And the answer is no. 1202 01:23:12,041 --> 01:23:14,495 - No-one at all? - No-one at all. 1203 01:23:15,409 --> 01:23:17,566 Not even an Englishman? 1204 01:23:17,666 --> 01:23:19,704 Not even an Englishman. 1205 01:23:21,166 --> 01:23:22,825 That's all better. 1206 01:23:28,989 --> 01:23:31,608 - Hello, gang. - Hello, Johnny. 1207 01:23:31,707 --> 01:23:33,817 Say, what's the flare path lit up for? 1208 01:23:33,917 --> 01:23:36,483 Oh, some RAF pathfinder types diverted here. 1209 01:23:36,583 --> 01:23:39,377 Hello, Alan. Are you happy in the service? 1210 01:23:39,478 --> 01:23:40,664 You bet, sir. 1211 01:23:40,878 --> 01:23:43,878 Hello Blueprint. Hello Blueprint. Fanfare N Nuts calling... 1212 01:23:44,278 --> 01:23:46,150 Can I pancake please? Over 1213 01:23:46,248 --> 01:23:47,777 No. 2. 1214 01:23:47,877 --> 01:23:52,025 Hello, Fanfare, N Nuts. This is Blueprint. You are No. 2 to land. 1215 01:23:52,125 --> 01:23:54,983 Circle field at 2,000 and stand by. 1216 01:23:55,083 --> 01:23:56,493 Over. 1217 01:23:56,717 --> 01:23:59,017 Hello Blueprint. N Nuts answering. Wilco. 1218 01:23:59,534 --> 01:24:02,900 Hey is there an ol' soak down there called Tiny Williams? 1219 01:24:03,000 --> 01:24:05,037 This is Peter Penrose. Over. 1220 01:24:06,125 --> 01:24:08,080 N Nuts. Blueprint control. 1221 01:24:08,833 --> 01:24:10,907 Remember your RT procedure. 1222 01:24:11,827 --> 01:24:15,275 Yes, you old basket, this is Tiny Williams! How are you? 1223 01:24:15,374 --> 01:24:17,109 - Here, let me at him. - Yes, sure. 1224 01:24:17,209 --> 01:24:20,066 Hello, Peter. Peter, this is Johnny Hollis, remember? 1225 01:24:20,166 --> 01:24:23,650 Hiya Johnny. Make mine a large Scotch and soda. Over. 1226 01:24:23,749 --> 01:24:25,484 Wilco. 1227 01:24:25,584 --> 01:24:27,622 One Scotch and soda. 1228 01:24:28,909 --> 01:24:31,066 - Thanking you. - Thoughtful of you, Johnny. 1229 01:24:31,165 --> 01:24:33,859 Give me that, that's not for you. Here, try some of this punch. 1230 01:24:33,958 --> 01:24:36,776 - Have you got a thirsty partner? - No, Toddy's not here yet. 1231 01:24:36,875 --> 01:24:39,401 I didn't bring anyone. Figured I'd do better on my own. 1232 01:24:39,501 --> 01:24:41,650 - Good hunting. - Hey, check that. 1233 01:24:41,750 --> 01:24:44,525 - I got it. - I've had my eye on her all evening. 1234 01:24:44,625 --> 01:24:46,662 Luck, pal. 1235 01:24:47,750 --> 01:24:49,787 Battery acid! 1236 01:24:51,737 --> 01:24:54,900 Excuse me, do you know Keith Hardy? I've been looking for him. 1237 01:24:54,999 --> 01:24:57,692 Oh Keith. Keith Hardy? Oh, he's left. 1238 01:24:57,791 --> 01:24:58,984 Left? 1239 01:24:59,083 --> 01:25:01,109 Yes, can I get you a drink? 1240 01:25:01,208 --> 01:25:03,234 Thank you, that's kind of you. 1241 01:25:03,332 --> 01:25:04,693 Hello. 1242 01:25:04,792 --> 01:25:07,776 Hiya, Keith, old boy, the very guy I've been looking for. 1243 01:25:07,876 --> 01:25:09,665 Obviously. 1244 01:25:11,534 --> 01:25:13,691 One Scotch and soda, large, officer for the use of. 1245 01:25:13,790 --> 01:25:15,359 - Thanks, Johnny. - Good to see you, Peter. 1246 01:25:15,458 --> 01:25:17,276 How are you? Do you remember Nobby? 1247 01:25:17,375 --> 01:25:19,276 - Sure. How are you? - Fine, thanks, sir. 1248 01:25:19,375 --> 01:25:21,359 - Take this. - No, thanks, I don't touch it. 1249 01:25:21,458 --> 01:25:23,317 - No, too young. - I see. 1250 01:25:23,416 --> 01:25:25,234 Well, you finally made Lancasters. 1251 01:25:25,334 --> 01:25:28,525 Yes, sir. Even the whole ruddy Air Council couldn't keep us apart. 1252 01:25:28,620 --> 01:25:31,041 Swell. What's it like being a pathfinder, Pete? 1253 01:25:31,141 --> 01:25:33,036 Not so bad. No future in it though. 1254 01:25:33,153 --> 01:25:35,358 - What's going on in there? - Station dance. 1255 01:25:35,458 --> 01:25:39,191 - Could we take a squint? - Sure, take it away. The joint's yours. 1256 01:25:39,291 --> 01:25:40,950 - Come on, Nob. - Right. 1257 01:25:45,791 --> 01:25:47,119 Not bad. 1258 01:25:49,708 --> 01:25:52,576 Hey, there's that little girl that used to live down The Lion. 1259 01:26:11,948 --> 01:26:14,650 - What's the matter, Iris? - I think I want to go home. 1260 01:26:14,750 --> 01:26:16,326 Do you mind? 1261 01:26:20,986 --> 01:26:24,233 Iris, did I do anything wrong? 1262 01:26:24,333 --> 01:26:27,733 No, I just don't feel very well, that's all. 1263 01:26:27,832 --> 01:26:30,192 Come on, come on, break it up. A fine thing. 1264 01:26:30,291 --> 01:26:32,484 - I thought you were my friend. - Okay, Johnny. 1265 01:26:32,583 --> 01:26:34,276 - When did you get here? - Just now. 1266 01:26:34,376 --> 01:26:37,483 I couldn't see you, so I picked the handsomest man in the room. 1267 01:26:37,583 --> 01:26:42,620 Well, I'm pretty too. Get out of it! From now on you're dancing every dance with me, see? 1268 01:26:43,708 --> 01:26:45,746 Excuse me. 1269 01:26:57,500 --> 01:27:00,498 - Wasn't it fun? - I haven't enjoyed myself so much for years. 1270 01:27:02,028 --> 01:27:05,275 Are you going to do your Uncle Johnny stuff again this year? 1271 01:27:05,374 --> 01:27:06,651 Sure. 1272 01:27:06,750 --> 01:27:09,359 What's the matter? 1273 01:27:09,458 --> 01:27:12,276 Say, is there any way of breaking into the schoolroom? 1274 01:27:12,376 --> 01:27:15,858 - Well, we might. Why? - It's something I forgot to fix for tomorrow. 1275 01:27:15,958 --> 01:27:19,316 One of my conjuring tricks. Old Black Magic, they call me. 1276 01:27:19,415 --> 01:27:21,442 Oh, come on, then. 1277 01:27:21,542 --> 01:27:23,996 - If we get arrested, it's your fault. - Okay. 1278 01:27:27,112 --> 01:27:30,691 I wish we could have a little more light on the scene. I think it's gonna show. 1279 01:27:30,791 --> 01:27:35,066 I'm afraid you'll have to risk it, Johnny. It'll take hours to black out all the windows. 1280 01:27:35,165 --> 01:27:37,192 Yeah, you're right. 1281 01:27:37,292 --> 01:27:39,330 Okay, we'll risk it. 1282 01:27:40,458 --> 01:27:42,496 - Thank you, Miss Todd. - Not at all. 1283 01:27:44,750 --> 01:27:48,696 Say... the village looks quite different in the moonlight. 1284 01:27:50,833 --> 01:27:53,914 The old Lion looks positively romantic, doesn't it? 1285 01:27:55,120 --> 01:27:57,691 There's a very bad blackout in No.3 bathroom. 1286 01:27:57,790 --> 01:27:59,817 You ain't got no soul. 1287 01:27:59,917 --> 01:28:03,698 - I've seen moonlight before. - I know. 1288 01:28:06,958 --> 01:28:10,240 I hate goodbyes, so I've been putting off telling you... 1289 01:28:11,333 --> 01:28:13,324 but I'm going home. 1290 01:28:14,113 --> 01:28:16,150 Oh, Johnny, how marvellous for you. 1291 01:28:16,249 --> 01:28:18,026 I'm so glad. 1292 01:28:18,126 --> 01:28:21,242 - You can imagine what I felt when I heard. - Yes, indeed. 1293 01:28:22,281 --> 01:28:25,233 - How wonderful for Mary to have you back. - Yes. 1294 01:28:25,333 --> 01:28:27,483 I guess she'll be pleased, all right. 1295 01:28:27,582 --> 01:28:30,192 After the war, maybe you could come out to the States. 1296 01:28:30,291 --> 01:28:32,901 Oh... well, we'll try. 1297 01:28:33,001 --> 01:28:35,038 I don't suppose it'll be very easy. 1298 01:28:36,613 --> 01:28:39,066 Then we'll come over here and visit with you. 1299 01:28:39,166 --> 01:28:44,025 Golly, it'd be swell to come over here to your Golden Lion just as ordinary tourists. 1300 01:28:44,125 --> 01:28:47,158 Sit around there all day... talking, drinking. 1301 01:28:48,367 --> 01:28:50,108 Not to have to fly. 1302 01:28:50,208 --> 01:28:52,246 Don't you like flying, Johnny? 1303 01:28:52,988 --> 01:28:55,025 Oh, sure I do. 1304 01:28:55,125 --> 01:28:57,578 But in my own time and not the government's. 1305 01:28:58,916 --> 01:29:01,535 Well... just in case. 1306 01:29:02,613 --> 01:29:04,650 Here's wishing you all the best. 1307 01:29:04,750 --> 01:29:07,066 - All the best, Johnny. - You deserve it. 1308 01:29:07,165 --> 01:29:09,192 Give my love to Mary. 1309 01:29:09,292 --> 01:29:11,330 I will. 1310 01:29:24,735 --> 01:29:27,816 Thank you. And thank you for a lovely evening. 1311 01:29:27,916 --> 01:29:29,954 Oh, no, thank you. 1312 01:29:35,034 --> 01:29:38,566 - I shall see you again, shan't I? - Oh, sure. kids' party. 1313 01:29:38,665 --> 01:29:40,276 Of course. 1314 01:29:40,376 --> 01:29:43,042 And I'll be down to say goodbye, too if I can. 1315 01:29:44,316 --> 01:29:46,983 - Then this is just good night. - That's right. 1316 01:29:47,083 --> 01:29:49,654 It's just good night... Toddy. 1317 01:29:55,375 --> 01:29:57,412 Good night, Johnny. Thank you. 1318 01:29:58,166 --> 01:30:00,204 What for? 1319 01:30:01,291 --> 01:30:03,329 Lots of things. 1320 01:30:16,287 --> 01:30:18,858 - How are you, Johnny boy? - I don't know yet. 1321 01:30:18,958 --> 01:30:23,082 Well, get a good hope, Minnie... here we go again. 1322 01:30:38,570 --> 01:30:40,608 Good morning, Johnny. All set? 1323 01:30:40,707 --> 01:30:42,734 Well, getting set, sir. 1324 01:30:42,834 --> 01:30:45,287 Guess I'm just a bit out of uniform at the moment. 1325 01:30:47,500 --> 01:30:49,537 Say, sir, 1326 01:30:50,611 --> 01:30:53,525 about that question of going home. 1327 01:30:53,624 --> 01:30:55,651 What about it? 1328 01:30:55,750 --> 01:30:58,817 Well, I was just wondering if you couldn't see your way clear 1329 01:30:58,916 --> 01:31:00,942 to putting some other guy's name in. 1330 01:31:01,042 --> 01:31:03,412 Sure I could, easily, but what's the idea? 1331 01:31:04,160 --> 01:31:07,775 I don't know as I'd be all that much good as an instructor. 1332 01:31:07,875 --> 01:31:09,912 Sure you would, Johnny. 1333 01:31:10,651 --> 01:31:12,358 What's the real reason? 1334 01:31:12,457 --> 01:31:14,817 I don't know as there is a real reason, sir. 1335 01:31:14,917 --> 01:31:17,287 But the crew's only got ten more missions. 1336 01:31:19,280 --> 01:31:21,816 We're kind of accustomed to being together. 1337 01:31:21,916 --> 01:31:26,159 And last night I got talking with some of the RAF fellas in the mess... 1338 01:31:27,250 --> 01:31:32,535 and it occurred to me that if a guy didn't get here until the middle of things... 1339 01:31:33,614 --> 01:31:37,275 maybe he kind of oughta stick around until the end. 1340 01:31:37,375 --> 01:31:40,233 Oh, it'll take much too long to explain to you now. 1341 01:31:40,333 --> 01:31:43,615 Look, sir, I'll come in and see you after the mission? 1342 01:31:45,242 --> 01:31:46,983 Yeah, sure. 1343 01:31:47,083 --> 01:31:49,204 You can see me any time, you know that. 1344 01:31:50,066 --> 01:31:52,733 - You don't have to, but come anyway. - Thanks. 1345 01:31:52,833 --> 01:31:56,613 - Hey, Johnny, I'll give you a hand with that. - Oh, thanking you. 1346 01:31:58,150 --> 01:32:02,191 And me thinking at last we had the opportunity to get ourselves a good pilot. 1347 01:32:02,291 --> 01:32:06,066 Yeah. You'll have to put up with them bad landings just a little bit longer. 1348 01:32:06,166 --> 01:32:08,483 Bad landings? What about them takeoffs? 1349 01:32:08,582 --> 01:32:10,692 Since when did I ever do a bad takeoff? 1350 01:32:10,792 --> 01:32:14,916 Well, you usually manage to miss the control tower, I'll give you that. 1351 01:32:16,125 --> 01:32:19,288 I suppose you think I'm a fool? 1352 01:32:20,117 --> 01:32:21,775 Sure I do. 1353 01:32:21,875 --> 01:32:26,233 Only... well, we got kinda used to your flying now, Johnny, 1354 01:32:26,333 --> 01:32:30,492 and... I guess a good landing would kinda throw us off. 1355 01:32:34,119 --> 01:32:36,275 - What are you throwing for? - Double deuce. 1356 01:32:36,375 --> 01:32:39,733 - Double deuce! Here, let me try, will you? - Okay. 1357 01:32:39,832 --> 01:32:42,734 Here. Let's see if our luck's in. 1358 01:32:42,833 --> 01:32:44,859 Double deuce... the target for today. 1359 01:32:44,959 --> 01:32:47,108 Smacko! Right on the... 1360 01:32:47,208 --> 01:32:49,531 Smacko, right on the target all right. 1361 01:32:50,625 --> 01:32:52,662 I oughta autograph this miss. 1362 01:32:57,083 --> 01:32:59,121 Johnny. 1363 01:33:00,875 --> 01:33:02,912 His mark. Let's go. 1364 01:33:23,655 --> 01:33:26,191 What a charming boy that American is. Charming. 1365 01:33:26,291 --> 01:33:28,608 - I must say, you're a very lucky girl. - Yes. 1366 01:33:28,707 --> 01:33:31,151 He's asked us both to dinner tonight, hasn't he? 1367 01:33:31,251 --> 01:33:34,900 - Did he say what time he was coming? - I don't think he'll be coming at all. 1368 01:33:35,000 --> 01:33:38,608 - Oh, why ever not? - I told him a lie and he found out. 1369 01:33:38,702 --> 01:33:40,981 You know, Iris, I don't want to be unkind, 1370 01:33:41,081 --> 01:33:43,897 but I despair sometimes of ever being able to help you. 1371 01:33:44,025 --> 01:33:46,858 I took a lot of trouble to become friends with that boy. 1372 01:33:46,958 --> 01:33:51,441 And just by using the ordinary little ways of politeness and charm, if you wish, 1373 01:33:51,540 --> 01:33:53,359 I get him to like me very much indeed. 1374 01:33:53,459 --> 01:33:55,508 So much that he called you a selfish old gorgon 1375 01:33:55,608 --> 01:33:57,291 - who thinks only of her stomach. - What? 1376 01:33:57,388 --> 01:34:00,194 Said it I had any sense I'd leave you to stew in your own juice 1377 01:34:00,294 --> 01:34:02,697 And what's more, I agreed with every word he said. 1378 01:34:02,797 --> 01:34:05,291 - Iris, how dare you? - I said I wouldn't leave you, 1379 01:34:05,391 --> 01:34:08,066 - because I owed you something. - I should say you do owe me something. 1380 01:34:08,165 --> 01:34:10,609 No, I did owe you something. I don't any longer. 1381 01:34:10,709 --> 01:34:13,900 Whatever I owed you, I don't think it was ever as much as you said it was 1382 01:34:13,993 --> 01:34:15,958 and it's been paid back a hundred times over. 1383 01:34:16,058 --> 01:34:18,335 I'm going to leave you and I'm going to get a job 1384 01:34:18,449 --> 01:34:21,233 and I'm never coming back as long as I live. Goodbye. 1385 01:34:21,333 --> 01:34:23,371 Well, really. 1386 01:34:25,495 --> 01:34:28,066 What exactly is a gorgon? Do you know, Miss W? 1387 01:34:28,166 --> 01:34:32,077 I'll thank you to keep your impertinence for your bar cronies, Mr P. 1388 01:34:38,268 --> 01:34:40,268 Iris. Iris. 1389 01:34:40,445 --> 01:34:42,483 Miss Todd, Iris has gone off her head. 1390 01:34:42,583 --> 01:34:44,816 - She says she's going to leave me. - Good. 1391 01:34:44,915 --> 01:34:46,942 - What did you say? - I said good. 1392 01:34:47,041 --> 01:34:49,776 - That settles it. I shall leave myself. - Good. 1393 01:34:49,876 --> 01:34:53,691 - Have you gone off your head, too? - It may interest you to know, Miss Winterton, 1394 01:34:53,791 --> 01:34:57,358 you've only been tolerated in this hotel for so long because of Iris. 1395 01:34:57,450 --> 01:34:59,191 As I seemed to be the only friend she had in the world, 1396 01:34:59,291 --> 01:35:00,959 I thought if I threw you out of this place, which, 1397 01:35:01,067 --> 01:35:05,191 heaven knows, you've richly deserved time and again in the last six years... 1398 01:35:05,291 --> 01:35:07,775 Iris would be in an even worse position than she is now. 1399 01:35:07,874 --> 01:35:11,026 Or rather was, until she had the great good sense to walk out and leave you flat. 1400 01:35:11,026 --> 01:35:11,535 How... 1401 01:35:11,632 --> 01:35:14,236 I will make out your bill at once, Miss Winterton. 1402 01:35:14,336 --> 01:35:18,025 And I may say nothing I have done for years will give me greater satisfaction. 1403 01:35:18,125 --> 01:35:20,691 Morning, Miss Winterton, how's everything? 1404 01:35:20,790 --> 01:35:22,609 Oh, go to the devil. 1405 01:35:22,708 --> 01:35:24,109 - Peter! - Hello, Toddy. 1406 01:35:24,208 --> 01:35:25,692 Come into my office, quickly. 1407 01:35:25,792 --> 01:35:28,674 - What's the matter with the old trout? - How long have you got here? 1408 01:35:28,812 --> 01:35:31,312 Well, I don't know exactly, my poor engine's packed up. Why? 1409 01:35:31,743 --> 01:35:35,025 Well, I don't know what good fairy brought you here, but it's providential. 1410 01:35:35,125 --> 01:35:37,358 You've got half a minute to make a very big decision. 1411 01:35:37,458 --> 01:35:40,824 Iris is leaving. Now, do you or don't you want to marry her? 1412 01:35:45,487 --> 01:35:49,066 Toddy, you see, it's all very difficult, 1413 01:35:49,166 --> 01:35:52,358 - Let me do the talking. Do you mind? - I've thought about it a lot... 1414 01:35:52,458 --> 01:35:55,650 I've known for a long time what's been the trouble between you two. 1415 01:35:55,742 --> 01:35:57,527 The thing that's been holding you back 1416 01:35:57,627 --> 01:36:00,332 has been the thought of David and me, isn't that right? 1417 01:36:00,447 --> 01:36:04,358 I shouldn't have told you this in a hundred years. That's about it, yes. 1418 01:36:04,458 --> 01:36:07,029 Peter, believe me, you're wrong, dead wrong. 1419 01:36:09,950 --> 01:36:13,316 - Are you sure, Toddy? - I wouldn't lie to you about a thing like this. 1420 01:36:13,410 --> 01:36:15,535 I promise you, if I could go back five years now 1421 01:36:15,635 --> 01:36:17,947 and choose again whether or not to meet David, 1422 01:36:18,069 --> 01:36:21,233 whether or not to fall in love with him, to marry him and bear his child, 1423 01:36:21,333 --> 01:36:24,507 I'd choose again to have things happen exactly the way they did before, 1424 01:36:24,608 --> 01:36:25,444 no other way at all. 1425 01:36:25,576 --> 01:36:29,191 - I can't understand... - There isn't anything to understand. 1426 01:36:29,291 --> 01:36:33,608 I can't explain it, but any other woman in the world would tell you the same. 1427 01:36:33,708 --> 01:36:35,746 Look, there she is now. Go on. 1428 01:36:36,833 --> 01:36:40,199 Iris... look, could you... Have you got a minute to... 1429 01:36:42,445 --> 01:36:45,941 - Peter! You haven't let her go? - Toddy, I couldn't stop her. 1430 01:36:45,941 --> 01:36:46,732 Go after her, wickly and 1431 01:36:46,824 --> 01:36:49,614 tell her she's to stay as my guest until she gets a job and 1432 01:36:49,714 --> 01:36:51,148 tell her the gorgon's gone 1433 01:36:51,324 --> 01:36:52,733 - and tell her... - What? 1434 01:36:52,833 --> 01:36:55,500 Well, tell her you love her and then see what happens. 1435 01:36:57,708 --> 01:36:59,746 To the station and please hurry. 1436 01:37:02,740 --> 01:37:05,275 Please, I've got something I must say to you. 1437 01:37:05,375 --> 01:37:07,910 - Well? - Well... you see... 1438 01:37:08,650 --> 01:37:11,483 Look, a squadron leader's pay is 29 bob a day. 1439 01:37:11,581 --> 01:37:12,943 - Is it really? - Yes. 1440 01:37:13,038 --> 01:37:15,571 And then with allowances and a bit of fiddling, 1441 01:37:15,671 --> 01:37:17,234 you can get it up to 31s/3d. 1442 01:37:17,360 --> 01:37:19,066 - Really? - Oh, yes, yes. 1443 01:37:19,166 --> 01:37:22,858 Then if you slip in a marriage allowance, of course, that's different. 1444 01:37:22,953 --> 01:37:25,434 That's about 49s/9d a day. 1445 01:37:25,526 --> 01:37:27,283 Marriage allowance? 1446 01:37:27,383 --> 01:37:32,336 That's what I was trying to suggest. I mean, to ask you if...if... 1447 01:37:34,000 --> 01:37:36,323 - What are you trying to ask me? - Well... 1448 01:37:37,317 --> 01:37:39,718 Look, it hasn't altogether been my fault. 1449 01:37:39,818 --> 01:37:42,395 I've been confused and muddled about things, 1450 01:37:42,537 --> 01:37:46,483 but my feelings haven't changed a bit in the last four years, not an atom. 1451 01:37:46,583 --> 01:37:49,250 - And I wondered if you could... - What, Peter? 1452 01:37:50,583 --> 01:37:52,739 Well, if you could take on 49s/9d a day. 1453 01:38:06,946 --> 01:38:09,316 - Tiny... Oh, good afternoon, sir. - Afternoon. 1454 01:38:09,416 --> 01:38:12,367 - Come outside a minute, will you? - Yes. Excuse me. 1455 01:38:14,988 --> 01:38:17,025 Well, congratulate me. 1456 01:38:17,124 --> 01:38:19,151 - Why? - Don't I look any different? 1457 01:38:19,250 --> 01:38:21,276 - No. - I'm engaged to be married. 1458 01:38:21,375 --> 01:38:23,192 - Who to? - I'll give you one guess. 1459 01:38:23,291 --> 01:38:25,942 - And about time too. - Tiny, I want you to be best man. 1460 01:38:26,041 --> 01:38:28,817 I'd have murdered you if you hadn't. This calls for a party. 1461 01:38:28,917 --> 01:38:31,858 You bet. Got any money? We'll get Johnny and some chaps from the station. 1462 01:38:31,958 --> 01:38:35,525 - And some of those of those types from 720. - 720, are they back from the Med? 1463 01:38:35,625 --> 01:38:39,233 Didn't you know? They're at Marston now. Old Prune's the flight commander. 1464 01:38:39,333 --> 01:38:41,703 Prune? Good Lord. Old Hitler's really had it now. 1465 01:38:42,625 --> 01:38:44,662 Well, here they are. 1466 01:38:51,875 --> 01:38:53,912 I make it three missing. 1467 01:39:04,153 --> 01:39:06,191 Stearns's in. 1468 01:39:06,291 --> 01:39:08,329 Only B for Baker missing. 1469 01:39:12,958 --> 01:39:16,158 B for Baker sighted, sir. Coming towards the field now. 1470 01:39:26,000 --> 01:39:28,037 He's flying on three engines. 1471 01:39:33,786 --> 01:39:37,650 Sir, B Baker reports one engine cut, rudder half shot away. 1472 01:39:37,750 --> 01:39:41,150 Elevator damaged and one 500lb bomb stuck in bomb bay. 1473 01:39:41,250 --> 01:39:43,406 Bomb bay door won't close. Any advice? 1474 01:39:45,901 --> 01:39:47,275 Hello, Johnny. 1475 01:39:47,375 --> 01:39:50,566 Suggest you make a heading of 1-6-5. 1476 01:39:50,665 --> 01:39:53,109 1-6-5... 1477 01:39:53,208 --> 01:39:55,234 and bail out over airfield. 1478 01:39:55,334 --> 01:39:56,708 Bail out. 1479 01:39:59,320 --> 01:40:01,358 Seven. 1480 01:40:01,457 --> 01:40:03,734 Eight. Nine. 1481 01:40:03,833 --> 01:40:06,026 - One to come. - Sir? 1482 01:40:06,126 --> 01:40:10,775 Pilot reports crew bailed out. No accidents. The controls were not set to required course. 1483 01:40:10,874 --> 01:40:12,901 - Right. - Exterior speaker. 1484 01:40:12,995 --> 01:40:15,276 Hello, Johnny. Blueprint calling. Over. 1485 01:40:15,366 --> 01:40:16,993 Go ahead Blueprint. 1486 01:40:17,092 --> 01:40:19,776 Climb to 3,000ft and bail out. Over. 1487 01:40:19,876 --> 01:40:22,900 And have a 500lb bomb going off in Shepley? 1488 01:40:23,000 --> 01:40:26,081 Not on your life I'm coming in. Out 1489 01:40:37,458 --> 01:40:40,658 - Hello, Johnny? Hello, Johnny? - Go ahead Blueprint 1490 01:40:41,410 --> 01:40:45,025 Climb to 3,000ft and bail out. That's an order. 1491 01:40:45,124 --> 01:40:46,942 Hello Blueprint. 1492 01:40:47,042 --> 01:40:50,608 There's something wrong with my receiver, I didn't get that 1493 01:40:50,707 --> 01:40:52,484 Third time lucky. 1494 01:40:52,584 --> 01:40:54,622 Here I come. Out. 1495 01:41:45,750 --> 01:41:48,120 Do you mind coming to the platform with me? 1496 01:41:54,041 --> 01:41:56,328 Children, ladies and gentlemen... 1497 01:41:58,000 --> 01:42:00,535 Children! 1498 01:42:03,317 --> 01:42:06,133 Now, at this stage of the proceedings, 1499 01:42:06,233 --> 01:42:10,086 I had hoped to introduce to you Captain John Hollis. 1500 01:42:10,250 --> 01:42:12,406 Uncle Johnny! 1501 01:42:14,958 --> 01:42:17,263 Exactly. But, unfortunately, 1502 01:42:17,364 --> 01:42:21,219 it appears that he is prevented from coming here this afternoon. 1503 01:42:21,367 --> 01:42:23,441 That is so, isn't it? 1504 01:42:23,540 --> 01:42:24,817 Yes, that's right. 1505 01:42:24,916 --> 01:42:28,067 We want Uncle Johnny! 1506 01:42:28,167 --> 01:42:32,358 Yes, yes, I know, children. But you must remember that he's probably on duty 1507 01:42:32,458 --> 01:42:36,525 and that there are more important things in the world than entertaining you. 1508 01:42:36,625 --> 01:42:42,076 However, I've been asked to introduce to you Lieutenant Joseph... 1509 01:42:43,451 --> 01:42:48,108 - Frisell. - Frisell, who will speak to you in his stead. 1510 01:42:48,208 --> 01:42:50,246 Lieutenant Friselli. 1511 01:42:53,448 --> 01:42:58,650 I'm afraid I can't tell you any stories, kids, because I just don't know any. 1512 01:42:58,744 --> 01:43:00,965 At least, I can remember the Three Bears, 1513 01:43:01,065 --> 01:43:03,654 but I guess you've all heard that one already? 1514 01:43:03,785 --> 01:43:07,400 I just wanna say that on behalf of everyone at Halfpenny Field, 1515 01:43:07,500 --> 01:43:12,453 it gives us all an awful big kick to see you having such a good time here this afternoon. 1516 01:43:13,785 --> 01:43:17,400 And I only wish Johnny Hollis could have gotten along to see it, 1517 01:43:17,499 --> 01:43:20,234 'cos I know it would have given him a big kick, too. 1518 01:43:20,334 --> 01:43:25,454 But, like the vicar told you, he couldn't quite make it. 1519 01:43:27,233 --> 01:43:29,233 Well kids, that's about all, 1520 01:43:29,333 --> 01:43:32,699 I guess you'd better start playing those games of yours. 1521 01:43:38,861 --> 01:43:41,775 Are you friends with Uncle Johnny? 1522 01:43:41,874 --> 01:43:43,442 That's right. 1523 01:43:43,542 --> 01:43:47,832 What happened when the hippopotamus flew into the sun? 1524 01:43:48,583 --> 01:43:50,538 I don't know, kid, he didn't tell me. 1525 01:43:51,666 --> 01:43:54,120 Peter, you run away and play. 1526 01:43:57,791 --> 01:44:00,624 I heard what happened. I'm terribly sorry. 1527 01:44:02,949 --> 01:44:04,525 Thanks. 1528 01:44:04,625 --> 01:44:07,160 I didn't tell the vicar because I... 1529 01:44:09,416 --> 01:44:11,537 well, I didn't want to spoil all this. 1530 01:44:14,375 --> 01:44:16,412 I knew Johnny pretty well. 1531 01:44:17,291 --> 01:44:19,329 Yes, I know. 1532 01:44:20,109 --> 01:44:23,982 I know there's nothing I can say can make things any better for you, but, 1533 01:44:24,082 --> 01:44:25,733 I can only tell you this: 1534 01:44:25,875 --> 01:44:28,956 as long as this town lasts, he'll be remembered here. 1535 01:44:31,583 --> 01:44:33,621 I'd like you to read this. 1536 01:44:35,363 --> 01:44:37,400 Not now, later. 1537 01:44:37,500 --> 01:44:39,537 It might help. 1538 01:45:04,458 --> 01:45:06,614 Time, please, gentlemen. Time, please. 1539 01:45:08,618 --> 01:45:11,983 - Time, please, gentlemen. Time, please. - Sorry, Toddy, dear. 1540 01:45:12,083 --> 01:45:14,400 - Hiya, beautiful. - Oh, you Americans. 1541 01:45:14,500 --> 01:45:17,367 And you RAF. There's nothing to choose between you. 1542 01:45:18,161 --> 01:45:20,650 Good night, Toddy. Beware of him, he's a bad type. 1543 01:45:20,750 --> 01:45:23,316 - You're all bad types. Good night. - Good night. 1544 01:45:23,416 --> 01:45:25,650 - Good night. - Good night, Colonel, come again. 1545 01:45:25,750 --> 01:45:28,941 Why not come to Chicago? Say, you can fly over in a few hours. 1546 01:45:29,040 --> 01:45:31,151 - What about all these gangsters? - Heck. 1547 01:45:31,251 --> 01:45:34,249 - Chicago's one of the most peacefullest... - Good night, Nobby. 1548 01:45:35,820 --> 01:45:37,858 - Good night, Toddy. - Good night, Wally. 1549 01:45:37,958 --> 01:45:42,233 The next one's going to be like. Rockets 1,000 tons, mark my words. 1550 01:45:42,332 --> 01:45:44,026 - Good night. - Good night. 1551 01:45:44,126 --> 01:45:46,163 Goodbye, darling. 1552 01:45:50,990 --> 01:45:53,525 - Won't be long now. - Take care of yourself. 1553 01:45:53,625 --> 01:45:55,497 Surely. 1554 01:45:56,570 --> 01:45:58,608 - Good night. - Good night. 1555 01:45:58,708 --> 01:46:00,746 There you are. 1556 01:46:02,116 --> 01:46:04,900 - Take care of her for me, Toddy. - Yes, of course. 1557 01:46:04,999 --> 01:46:07,026 Don't talk to any strange men. 1558 01:46:07,126 --> 01:46:09,163 - Good night. - Good night, Peter. 1559 01:46:09,269 --> 01:46:11,069 - Good night, Alice. - Good night. 1560 01:46:11,699 --> 01:46:13,199 Hello, Joe. 1561 01:46:13,299 --> 01:46:14,799 Hello. 1562 01:46:15,362 --> 01:46:17,483 I just wanted to give this back to you. 1563 01:46:17,582 --> 01:46:19,609 - Did you read it? - Yeah. 1564 01:46:19,708 --> 01:46:21,734 Is it yours? 1565 01:46:21,833 --> 01:46:23,859 It belongs to me. 1566 01:46:23,959 --> 01:46:25,997 How's that last part go again? 1567 01:46:27,070 --> 01:46:29,025 "Better by far..." 1568 01:46:29,125 --> 01:46:33,581 "...for Johnny-the-bright-star, to keep your head and see his children fed." 1569 01:46:35,078 --> 01:46:38,858 Yeah, that's it. It might have been written for him, mightn't it? 1570 01:46:38,957 --> 01:46:40,984 I think it was. 1571 01:46:41,084 --> 01:46:44,035 - Well, thanks a lot. Good night. - Good night, Joe. 1572 01:46:56,416 --> 01:46:58,454 Thanks. 1573 01:47:00,041 --> 01:47:02,079 Sounds like a busy night again. 1574 01:47:06,041 --> 01:47:08,079 Going back to the station? 1575 01:47:20,778 --> 01:47:24,358 Fetch out no shroud for Johnny-in-the-cloud 1576 01:47:24,458 --> 01:47:27,326 and keep your tears for him in after years. 1577 01:47:28,833 --> 01:47:31,914 Better by far for Johnny-the-bright-star 1578 01:47:33,000 --> 01:47:37,159 to keep your head and see his children fed.