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[ No Audible Dialogue ]

[ Man On P.A. ] Here they come, ladies and gentlemen--

The Snowbirds,

the world-famous Canadian precision flying team.

Like their American counterparts, the Blue Angels,

this ace Canadian team is noted...

for perfectly coordinated formation flying--

[ Man Continues, Indistinct ]

...and Dutch rolls.

The Royal Canadian Air Force has a long and glorious history,

dating back to those bitter World War I dogfights,

where the Canadian ace, Billy Bishop,

took on the Red Baron, von Richthofen, in the skies over France.

We salute our good neighbors to the north-- [ Shutter Clicks ]

and we're delighted they could be here to perform for us today.

Watch your head. How about a kiss?

Thank you. Bye. Bye-bye.

That's quite a bird, son.

Best there is. Amazing machine, sir.

I'd re-up right now if I had a chance to fly a bird like this.

You're a lucky fella. Don't forget it.

I won't, sir. Thank you.

[ Airplanes Passing Overhead ]

[ Shutter Clicking ]

And coming in for their final pass, ladies and gentlemen,

the Snowbirds, the world-famous Canadian precision flying team.

Man, that's some flyin', huh, Frank?

They don't come better than those guys.

[ Man On P.A. ] And how about that, folks?

Let's let the Snowbirds know we enjoyed the show, huh?

[ Crowd Applauding ]

[ Man On P.A. ] While we are waiting for the next attraction,

we remind you of our display of unique aircraft,

featuring the famed Blue Thunder helicopter.

Now all of the aircraft are located adjacent hangar number two.

[ Airplane Passing Overhead ]

Do you know what that plane's doing here?

It's not on my schedule.

That Cessna you see overhead,

ladies and gentlemen, is not part of our regular schedule.

So we'd like to invite you at this time to visit our antique aircraft display.

[ Crowd Gasping, Murmuring ]

[ Man On P.A. ] Well, it looks like an unannounced skydiver.

Who is that guy?

I don't know. Nobody filed any jump permits.

[ Murmuring ]

Whoever he is, he'd better open his chute soon.

Oh, man.

Come on, fella.

[ Crowd Murmuring, Gasping ]

[ Woman ] No! Oh, no! \h\h\h\hGet the emergency equipment \h\h\h\hready. And clear the area.

[ Woman Screams ] \h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\hCome on, fella.

- [ Crowd Shouting ] - Open it.

[ Woman Gasps ] [ Crowd Applauding ]

That sure looks like fun.

Huh.

What is that supposed to mean?

You, jumpin' out of an airplane?

What's so funny about that?

Man, it would take a parachute the size of a circus tent...

to get you down in one piece.

[ Crowd Cheering, Applauding ]

[ Cheering, \h\hApplauding Continue ]

[ Applause Intensifies ] \h\h\h\h[ No Audible Dialogue ]

[ Whistles ]

\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\hHi. Hi.

I'm Gretchen Terrell. This must be Blue Thunder.

Yes, it is. I'm Frank Chaney, the pilot.

I've heard all about this incredible helicopter.

\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h[ Ski Clears Throat ] Oh, yes. Um--

Federal agents Butowski, Kelsey-- ground support group.

Hi. I've heard all about you two guys also,

long before there was a Blue Thunder.

You guys must be the greatest football players ever.

Well, uh, thank you, ma'am.

We sure did enjoy your parachute jumping. \h\h\h\h\h\h\h\hYeah, that was unreal.

Hey, you should try it sometime. You'd love it.

Oh, uh, maybe.

Well, he gets a little weird with heights.

I am not! I'd enjoy it!

Well, Mr. Chaney, I'm a qualified instructor.

I'll give you guys lessons if you'll give me a-- a ride in Blue Thunder.

There you are. You're in very serious trouble, young lady.

You didn't file a jump permit for that little stunt.

Oh, but of course I did. Why, I have it with me right now.

You didn't file it with our office. \h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\hOh, no, no.

There must be some foul-up in the paperwork.

Look, why don't we sit down and talk about this? I'm sure we can work it out.

Well, you say you have it with you?

Mm-hmm. Don't go away.

I'll be back for that ride.

Uh--

Wow. She is gorgeous.

Gutsy too.

\h\h\h\hWhat do you think, Frank? I think you boys are gonna take skydiving lessons.

Do what? \h\h\h\h\h\h\h\hSay what?

Boys, I've been to jump school when I was in the Rangers,

and it's an opportunity you shouldn't miss.

It's a kick in the head. And just to give you guys the chance,

I'm willing to take Miss Terrell for a ride in Blue Thunder.

Skydiving?

Man, you wouldn't jump out of an airplane.

I'd do it before you would.

That's a crock. I'd do it in a minute.

Oh, you would, would you? \h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\hYeah.

Yeah? \h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\hYeah.

I got 50 bucks says I'll jump out of a plane before you do. \h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\hYou're on.

Look at all this-- whisper mode,

sensor section, turbo thrust.

It all sounds faintly naughty.

Yes, it does, doesn't it?

\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\hYou carry any guns? Big one.

A Vulcan cannon. Take a look.

Very impressive.

I certainly hope so. Fires 6,000 rounds a minute.

That should get the job done.

What about this, this night vision?

\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\hCan you really \h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\hsee at night? Like owls.

[ Beeping ]

- See that hangar \h\hon the monitor? - Yes.

[ Shutter Clicking ]

Wow. Seeing in the dark?

That opens up all kinds of interesting possibilities. Don't you think so?

I'm always ready for opening up interesting possibilities.

[ Helicopter Whirring ]

Did you learn anything? \h\h\h\h\h\h\h\hI learned that it's one \h\h\h\h\h\h\h\hvery tough helicopter.

Well, we got some problems then. \h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\hNo, not at all.

I have it all figured out.

I know exactly what we can do.

[ Wonderlove ] Who-hoo! [ Whistling ]

Look at those pants. Must have taken...

a whole herd of cows to get all that leather.

[ Ski Laughs ]

I like them.

I like them too. Real nice.

\h\h\hPut him down, Bubba. \h\h\hMorning, gentlemen. Morning, sir.

I'm sorry about the last-minute nature of this assignment.

It was supposed to be top secret, but apparently it's already leaked to the press.

What's it all about, sir?

Well, it's, uh-- It's kind of a change of pace for the team, Frank.

What's that supposed to mean?

Well, they're having a reception tonight at the Zamoran embassy,

and Blue Thunder unit will provide security. \h\h\h\h\h\h\h\hSecurity?

Yes. As you may know, the Zamoran government has invited U.S. businesses...

to set up shop in their country.

First time they've ever been welcome there.

Captain, Zamora's had a lot of internal problems--

a leftist revolution, military coup.

It's virtually a time bomb, sir.

Well, that's right, but, see,

the new president has brought that under control mostly.

Doesn't it seem like a bit of overkill, sending in Blue Thunder?

That just goes to show you just how important this is to the U.S. government.

So, Chaney, you and Wonderlove will be aloft in Blue Thunder.

Ski, you and Bubba will provide ground security inside the embassy...

dressed as guests.

[ Chattering ]

Last time I saw that much fur,

I was at the zoo watching polar bears.

Just be cool, man, and act like you belong.

[ Hushed Whirring ]

[ Beeping ]

[ Beeping ]

[ Dogs Growling ]

I sure hope those dogs think we belong. \h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\hLet's go to work.

[ Vehicle Departs ]

\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\hI can't. ♪ [ Classical ]

Excuse him, please.

I feel like an overstuffed penguin dressed like this.

Bubba, I won't know how to act in there.

Come on, Ski. Just key off of me.

When I do something, watch.

Then you do the same thing.

Oh, like which fork to use for the salad, right?

You got it. Sophistication is a state of mind.

When you feel like you belong, you become...

totally inconspicuous.

Unconspicuous? [ Sputters ]

You call that unconspicuous?

We're heading inside. Check with you later.

[ Chaney ] Roger. Have fun, guys.

Those two guys sure got the choice part of this assignment.

There are some great-looking women down there.

We're a lot less likely to get in trouble up here, kid.

- [ Computer Beeping ] - [ Wonderlove ] \h\hI'm not so sure.

We've got an incoming aircraft on radar.

Closing fast. Nine-zero degrees.

JAFO, I don't have him.

He must have his nav lights off.

Hit him with the night vision.

One mile and closing. He's at our altitude, Frank.

This doesn't look good. We better get out of his way.

He's changing course. Tracking straight at us.

[ Alarm Buzzing ]

500 yards and clo-- He's gonna hit us!

That seemed like a deliberate pass.

I just want to find out what the hell is going on.

[ Police Radio Chatter ]

[ Switch Clicks ]

[ Switch Clicks ]

- [ Beeping ] - [ Wonderlove ] \h\hIt's a Cessna-- 210.

"N" number is 2-2-niner-1-Romeo. You're on frequency.

Blue Thunder to Cessna 2-2-niner-1-Romeo.

We're federal agents. Identify.

[ Static Crackling ] [ Man ] Niner-1-Romeo to Blue Thunder.

Electrical problems. No instrument-- No--

Niner-1-Romeo, you're breaking up.

If you can receive, adjust heading to 2-6-5.

[ Chaney ] That's good, niner-1-Romeo. Now just fly straight and level.

We will assist you to Van Nuys Airport.

Niner-1-Romeo to Blue Thunder.

Can hear you. Will comply.

JAFO, get on the horn and tell Bubba and Ski what's going on.

♪ [ Classical ]

[ Vehicle Approaches ] [ Police Radio Chatter ]

Roger, JAFO. No problem.

We're in good shape down here.

So let us know when you're back on station.

[ Dogs Growling ]

[ Switch Clicks ]

[ Chattering ]

♪ [ Classical ]

I can't believe anybody'd make a sandwich this small.

That's caviar on toast point.

It's supposed to be small. So act like you're enjoying it.

And don't cause any trouble.

Hey.

How come you don't have any sandwiches around here that are bigger than crumbs?

I could inhale something this size.

Would you like me to bring you a loaf of bread from the kitchen, sir?

I take back what I said about sophistication being a state of mind.

I guess you're either born with it, or you're not.

Great party, huh?

[ Air Hissing ]

[ Man ] This is Cessna "N" 2-2-niner-1-R.

Roger. You should have Van Nuys runway in sight, 1:00.

Thanks, guys. Sorry I caused so much trouble.

Blue Thunder. No problem. Breaking off.

Let's get right back to that party-- now.

♪ [ Classical ]

[ Chattering ]

Sounds like a pre-Renaissance pastoral fugue.

Quite lovely in its simplicity.

Yeah, if you dig the classical junk.

Personally, I prefer to get down and boogie.

You know what I mean?

Hey, wait. Me too.

That's what I was tryin' to say.

Way to go, lover boy. You're really teachin' me a lot about class.

\h\h\h\hGood evening, ma'am. Hello. Thank you.

[ Wonderlove ] Blue Thunder to the Bub man.

We're back on station. Lookin' straight down the chimney.

All clear down here. We'll keep in touch.

[ Chattering ]

I'm getting thirsty from eating all these fish egg sandwiches.

I suppose one glass of champagne wouldn't hurt.

Who said anything about champagne? I want a light beer.

They don't serve light beer at functions like this.

Look, Bubba, I can act just as sophisticated as you can.

[ Applause Continues ]

Ladies and gentlemen,

I give you the president of my beloved country.

Madame Eva Parada.

My fellows Zamorans,

mesdames et messieurs du corps diplomatique,

and American friends,

I thank you for this beautiful reception.

And I greet you with joy and hope in my heart.

We are entering a new era of cooperation...

between Zamora and the United States.

We have opened our borders.

And we are making our rich resources available to all...

of the worthy corporations that are represented here tonight.

\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\hIt is my hope-- [ Explosion ]

[ People Screaming ]

Take cover! Take cover! Stay away from the windows!

[ Man's Voice ] Attention, American industrialists.

The revolutionary forces of Zamora will not tolerate your presence in our land--

a land that belongs to the people,

not to Eva Parada and her wealthy supporters.

Any representative of any corporation who sets foot on our soil will be killed.

We have demonstrated your vulnerability in the heart of your nation.

What do you think your chances would be in Zamora?

Congratulations, gentlemen.

Great evening's work.

The most sophisticated surveillance team in the world,

and somebody walks right by you,

leaves this, and blows up half the embassy yard.

Why?

It was my fault, Captain. I got suckered by a decoy.

Come on, Frank. That plane seemed like it was in real trouble.

I don't suppose anybody bothered to check the registration numbers.

They were phony. I checked them out last night.

And you-- Where the hell were you two when the sky fell down?

Didn't you see anything?

Well, we both think the explosives were planted before we got there.

The embassy staff checked that place inch by inch before you got there,

and everybody that went through the front door was identified.

Now somebody got to us real good, gentlemen, and hear me--

Hear good. It better not happen the next time.

- Next time, Captain? - Yeah.

Even though they did manage to recreate the Fourth of July,

the rebel group didn't seem to scare too many corporations.

In exactly four days, a group of them are gonna sign lease agreements...

with Madame Parada, and, yes, Wonderlove--

Yes, you guessed it.

We will be there.

Then we'll drive them back into the sea. We gave our warning.

- They ignored it. \h\hSo let them come to Zamora. - [ All ] Yeah! Yeah!

I'm sorry. I agree with Ricardo--

- especially after \h\hlast night's fiasco. - It wasn't a fiasco.

Then how come six major corporations...

are signing lease agreements with Eva Parada?

Because the lesson we gave them wasn't strong enough.

Look, my place is at my husband's side.

And you all know that I would never tell you how to run the revolution.

But I was born here,

and maybe there are some things about this country that are clearer to me.

What things, Gretchen?

Warnings don't work with American capitalists.

They're like horses with blinders on.

All they see are profit margins and dollar signs.

So unless we take decisive action right now,

before they go to Zamora,

then everything we've done has been for nothing.

No more warnings, my friends.

We must kill Eva Parada...

and every corporate executive who comes to sign one of her leases.

They'll be protected by that helicopter.

We drew it off once. They won't be fooled again.

I know.

That's why we must kill them too.

The pilot, Chaney, and every member of his crew.

[ Whistles ]

Aw! Don't they look cute?

Where are your sand buckets, boys? [ Laughs ]

[ Chuckles ] Don't let him get to you, Bubba.

'Cause we're gonna meet more beautiful women in 15 minutes...

than he's met in 15 months.

Let's go, boys.

Frank, telephone's for you. Line one.

Thanks, J.J. Uh, fellas, I'll just be a second.

- Hello? - Frank, hi. \h\hIt's Gretchen Terrell.

Did I catch you at a bad time?

No, not at all. As a matter of fact, it's good hearing from you again.

Listen, I didn't want you to think I was the kind to welsh on a deal. Uh--

I'm free this afternoon. I thought you might like to bring your friends out...

for a parachute jump instruction.

That's terrific! Well, hold on.

Fellas, how would you like to start your jump lessons this afternoon?

Uh, well-- Well, I would, uh, but I'm goin' to the beach.

I was thinkin' of goin' to the beach too.

Gretchen, they're thrilled.

They can't wait. We'll be right there, okay?

I'll be here.

Now, isn't that terrific luck, fellas?

I mean, on our afternoon off, she's free?

Yeah, that's, uh-- That's terrific.

\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\hYeah, real lucky. Come on. I'll drive you out.

Not so fast, Chaney.

I want you and Wonderlove to take Blue Thunder,

go over to the Zamoran embassy, do some spadework.

I just got off the phone with the people from APEX.

They're very unhappy about what happened the other night.

They don't want the situation to recur, especially since...

nobody can figure out how the explosives got on the embassy grounds.

What do they expect us to do, Captain?

The F.B.I.'s been over the place with microscopes, and they've found nothing.

So take Blue Thunder over there and scan the place from the air.

And, Chaney, don't come back till you found something, huh? \h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\hYes, sir.

What are these two clowns dressed like that for?

Guys, I'm sorry. You're gonna have to make your jump without me.

No, no. It wouldn't be as much fun without you, Frank. Really.

\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\hNo fun at all, man. [ Chuckles ]

Gentlemen, I will take it as a personal insult...

if you don't show up for this appointment.

There is a lady waiting. Understand?

[ Helicopter Whirring ]

Now you guys enjoy yourself.

You don't have to slam the door, man.

\h\h\h\hOfficers Butowski-- How you doin'?

\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\hKelsey. Ma'am.

- Where's Frank? - Oh, he was called in \h\hfor extra duty.

He said to tell you that he hopes to see you another time.

Oh. Yeah, of course. Well, listen.

Why don't you guys go in and get rigged up. I'll be with you in a minute.

I brought some pads just to be safe.

Swell.

\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\hWhat's wrong? \h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\hWhere's the pilot? He didn't come.

\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\hOh, that's wonderful. \h\h\h\h\h\h\h\hThat's just great! Look, don't panic, Hector.

We can still get Chaney and kill madame presidente...

before she has a chance to sign any of those lease agreements.

\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\hAnd how do we do that? Well, I'll keep those two giants busy...

in ground school until you get back. \h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\hBack from where?

- [ Grunts ] - Move it, Ski. \h\hYou've had a total.

Look, you've gotta locate your emergency rip cord handle.

If you don't look for it, you're not gonna find it.

- [ Gasps ] - [ Chuckles ]

Just like a gazelle.

This is a perfectly safe sport, Ski.

You just have to realize that there are inherent dangers.

One of which is, at 2,800 feet, if you suffer a total malfunction,

you have got to activate your emergency rip cord.

[ Plane Engine Revving ] \h\h\h\h'Cause you have...

only 18 seconds to ground impact.

This time-- \h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h[ Beeps ]

you took 19.

Nineteen.

[ Wonderlove ] I don't know, Frank.

We covered every inch of these grounds.

I mean, I have sonar-scanned and thermographed and just plain eyeballed everything.

Nothing out of the ordinary? \h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\hNothing.

Except maybe that.

[ Wonderlove Chuckles ] Buenos días, señorita.

Well, I hate to tear you away, kid, but I think we've exhausted our possibilities here.

I'm heading home.

[ Wonderlove ] Hasta luego.

Frank, I feel guilty.

I haven't been doing my part in cementing international relations.

[ Chaney ] What? \h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\hI've got to learn \h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\hSpanish...

so I can ask that lovely Latin lady for a date.

Too much. Hold it.

[ Wonderlove ] What is it?

[ Chaney ] I thought I saw something in that tree.

- [ Beeping ] - [ Beeping ]

[ Chaney ] What does it look like to you?

[ Wonderlove ] It's a balloon. Something attached to it.

- How far are we \h\hfrom the embassy grounds? - About two miles.

I'm gonna take it down. Whatever it is, I want to take a look at it.

Hands on the toggle. Eyes on the horizon. Don't look down.

Feet and knees together. Slight, slight bend in the knees.

Toes pointing straight forward. All right?

Okay, watch.

[ Helicopter Whirring ] \h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\hOkay, Bubba? \h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\hYou try it.

Right.

[ Chuckles ]

I recognized it as soon as I opened it.

It's the same scarf Gretchen Terrell wore when she jumped in the air show.

I don't understand. What was it doing hanging from a tree?

Captain, she knew we were riding shotgun over the embassy that night.

The plane that was in trouble--

She was the one that set it up as a decoy to lure us away, then she parachuted in.

Stowed her gear in the bag, sent it up in a helium balloon.

\h\h\h\hSomething must have happened \h\h\h\hto burst the balloon. Why, Frank? Why?

What has she got to do with Zamora? \h\h\h\h\h\h\h\hCaptain, I don't know.

Bubba and Ski are with her right now. There's no telling what she might do.

Listen, both of you guys are doing great. Really.

You can make your first jump now.

- [ Both ] \h\hWhat? - Well, sure.

All my students make their first jump the same day they take ground school.

After all, there's only so much you can learn on the ground.

Sooner or later, you, uh-- you have to go... up.

Uh, s-sounds great to me.

Yeah. Me too.

This is Captain Braddock. Get me the tower at Markham Airfield.

Are you sure people make their first jumps this quick?

Oh, yes. Everybody.

And they land okay?

They do. But in your case, it, uh, really doesn't matter.

[ Mouths Words ]

Yes, we're trying to locate two men.

They're taking jump school instruction from a Gretchen Terrell.

Captain, we've got a radio transmission from someone asking for Frank.

- She says they've got \h\hBubba and Ski. - Never mind.

Chaney here. \h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h[ Gretchen ] \h\h\h\h\h\h\h\hHello, Frank.

Sorry I missed you this afternoon.

Gretchen, what's going on? How are Bubba and Ski doing?

They're right here with me.

About 5,000 feet up and right over the San Gabriels.

Let me talk to them.

Hi, Frank. We're here, all right.

- Are you okay? - Well, so far.

[ Gretchen ] That's enough.

Take down these numbers, Frank.

118 degrees west by 34 degrees, 30 minutes north.

Why are you giving me your location?

Because if you want your friends, you're going to have to come and get them.

Bring 'em back safe, Frank. \h\h\h\hCome on, JAFO.

All set. It's on autopilot.

\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\hWhat are you gonna do? [ Gretchen ] We have an appointment to keep.

And we really can't do it from up here.

Hey, wait. You gonna leave us up here?

[ Gretchen ] That is, at least until the fuel runs out in this plane.

And that should be in about 10 minutes.

Good-bye, suckers.

I think we're in trouble.

You first. \h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\hWhy me?

Because this was your idea. You were the one that wanted to go to parachute school.

Only because you said I was scared.

So why don't you waltz right through the door and show me how it's done?

I can't.

Neither can I!

I almost lost you over that ridge.

\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\hWhat about the plane? Armed and ready to go.

Okay. We better get there before Blue Thunder. Let's go.

Frank, can't we squeeze a little more speed out of this thing?

I'm redlining now, JAFO. If I go any faster, I'll burn up.

I took flying lessons once. Maybe I can land this thing.

How many flying lessons? \h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\hOne-- when I was 15.

That might qualify you for social security,

but it sure doesn't qualify you to land this airplane.

We're running low on fuel. We'll never make it to an airstrip.

Then I guess we--

Then I guess we have to jump.

I guess we do.

[ Bubba ] Bubba to Blue Thunder. If you read, Blue Thunder,

please communicate on emergency frequency.

This is Blue Thunder. I read you loud and clear. Give me your exact location.

As close as I can figure, about five miles south of Hunter's Pass.

Your friend Gretchen just parachuted out...

- and left us \h\hwith a Beechcraft. - Who's flying?

Nobody. It's on autopilot.

We're parachuting out. There's nothing you can do.

[ Chaney ] Are you guys crazy?

You think she's gonna leave you parachutes that work?

Forget it. Now listen to me.

Get on the radio to Brannon Airfield.

It's near Hunter's Pass. \h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h[ Bubba ] \h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\hHow about you doin' it?

They got a guy there that can do it better.

[ Bubba ] Frank, I believe you. But I want to check those chutes first.

[ Chaney ] JAFO, get Brannon Airfield for me.

Well?

Unless you're thinking about waxing your truck,

what's in here ain't gonna do you too much good.

Turn around.

Oh, man!

Brannon Airfield, this is Frank Chaney.

Is Chuck Reilly there?

\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h[ Man On Headset ] \h\h\h\h\h\h\h\hThe flight instructor? Flight instructor Reilly, yes.

Bubba, I still don't think either one of us can land this thing...

\h\h\h\hwith one easy radio lesson. Man, I'm with you.

[ Bubba ] But you got any better ideas?

[ Ski ] No, but-- Yeah, I do.

This is a jump plane. There's got to be an extra chute somewhere.

JAFO, get Braddock on the radio. Tell him to call the Zamoran embassy.

- I want that place \h\hevacuated now. - Right.

There's nothing up front. Check back there.

All right.

Ahh! It's locked.

Bingo! I hit pay dirt.

Terrific. Where's mine?

This is it!

One? One parachute? What are we supposed to do, draw lots?

[ Phone Rings ]

\h\h\h\h\h\h\hIt's for you, sir. Muchas gracias.

Ambassador Marquez speaking.

[ Braddock ] Ambassador Marquez, this is Captain Braddock.

Listen carefully, please. We have a possible emergency. \h\h\h\hGo ahead, please.

Now the rebel group has kidnapped two of my men.

We think it was just a plan to draw Blue Thunder away from Los Angeles.

Now our pilot just radioed in, and he believes...

someone is going to make a move on Madame Parada's life today.

Uh, Madame Parada is upstairs. She's lying in her bedroom.

Sir, you must get her ready to leave right now. I'm sending a police escort.

As soon as it gets there, I want her out of that house.

Sí, señor.

\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\hYou take it. No!

I said take it!

No! I'd rather die than have the captain think I took the last parachute.

Ah, stop trying to be a hero, will you?

I'm not trying to be a hero! The truth is,

even if you gave it to me, I'd probably be too scared to jump.

I mean it, Ski. There's no way I can go out through that door.

[ Engine Sputtering ]

Uh-oh. That's the end of the fuel.

This is it!

\h\h\h\hWe should have the embassy \h\h\h\hin sight in six minutes. Let's just hope we're in time.

\h\h\h\hYou're not mad at me, \h\h\h\hare you? Nah, I'm not mad.

[ Engine Sputtering ]

[ Bubba ] You're all set, Ski--

I think.

You got anything \hyou want to say?

Tell JAFO that Beatle tape I borrowed is in my locker.

[ Sputtering Continues ]

Listen, as long as this is, well, you know, good-bye,

how about being honest and admit to something?

- What? - Who was the best tackler \h\hthat ever played in the NFL?

- I guess you were. - Okay.

Who did the most holding of anybody else in the NFL?

I don't know.

Lineman Bubba Kelsey.

That's a lousy stinkin' lie!

Oh, I hope not.

'Cause I'm tacklin', and you better hold!

\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h[ Both Scream ] [ Bubba ] Pull the rip cord. Pull it.

[ Ski ] Let go and give me some room!

Let go? You crazy, man?

[ Bubba ] Oh, dear Lord.

I'll kill you for this. \h\h\h\hYou are killin' me! \h\h\h\hYou're gonna kill us both!

I never meant what I said about you being the best tackler in the NFL.

- Then who was? - Lineman Bubba Kelsey.

\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\hHa! "Ha" yourself.

[ Screams ] \h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\hDon't do that!

\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\hDon't cover my eyes. [ Whimpering ]

- [ Beeping ] - I've got the embassy \h\hin radar range, Frank.

There's a fast-moving aircraft approaching it.

I've got it visually now. It's a fighter plane of some kind.

Yeah, a T-28 with a bomb under each wing.

[ Gunshots ]

[ Bomb Whistling ]

[ Sirens Wailing ]

\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h[ Tires Screeching ] [ Shouting, Indistinct ]

Go, you guys! Get in there! Get those people out of there!

\h\h\h\hAll right, folks-- Move it now, move it!

[ Woman Shouting ]

They're evacuating Parada, Hector.

Come on, do something!

[ Screaming ]

Hurry up now!

[ Gretchen ] Swing back. Madame Parada's getting away.

We have to make another run.

What are you waiting for, Hector? Hit them.

- Hit the target now. - Here we go.

November 4-niner-3, this is Blue Thunder. Do you copy? Do you copy?

What's he doing here? This is impossible.

Obviously he figured out your plan.

He's a man who learns from his mistakes.

[ Chaney ] Do you copy, niner-3? Respond immediately.

Hello, Frank Chaney.

I thought you'd be out watching your friends make their first jump.

Well, they were a little nervous, Gretchen. They didn't want an audience.

Get him!

- [ Machine Gun Fire ] - [ Bullets Ricocheting ]

[ Gretchen ] Swing back. Madame Parada's getting away.

We have to make another run.

Radio that in, JAFO.

- I'm heading for Bubba \h\hand Ski. - Roger.

[ Ski ] Oh, man! Quit shaking me!

[ Bubba ] I'm not shaking! You're the one that's shaking!

[ Ski ] Oh--

How's your grip?

The grip's cool.

Oh, man!

Bubba, there's trees!

Yeah, a lot of them. Slow down.

Get ready!

[ Both Grunt ]

[ Chuckles ] We landed! We made it!

[ Laughing ] \h\h\h\h\h\h\h\hThat was a dirty trick.

What was?

You didn't tackle me. \hYou blindsided me.

And you would have been called, as usual, for unnecessary roughness.

I-I know, I know. But you gotta admit,

this is the most fun we've had since we retired!

And to all of you, the grateful thanks of the Zamoran government--

and my personal undying gratitude as well.

Thank you very much. We're all deeply honored.

And now, gentlemen, please, enjoy yourselves.

\h\h\h\h[ Speaking Spanish ] Thank you again.

Well, that's pretty snazzy there.

Yeah, well, congratulations, gentlemen. You did a wonderful job.

Real nice. Captain, I think, uh--

I think most of the credit should go to Ski and Bubba. \h\h\h\h\h\h\h\hYeah?

It's a pretty risky thing they did, leaving that airplane. Ah, it wasn't nothing.

No, it was a lot easier than it looks.

You guys did real good.

Well, I guess under the circumstances you decided to call off your $50 bet.

Well, no. Actually, I won the bet.

I was the one that jumped from the plane.

I know it probably seems that way, but the truth is, I won the bet.

I can't see how you could possibly say that.

Our bet was over who was the first one to jump out of the airplane.

Yeah, that's right. That was me.

\h\h\h\hNow wait, guys. \h\h\h\hIt's a party. Come on. Come on, back off.

My body was the first to exit the cabin.

- He has a point there, Ski. - Are you kidding me?

I tackled you out of the plane!

Because I'm taller, my feet touched the ground first.

I think your brain was damaged in the fall.

My brain is in good enough shape, my man,

to let me know you're trying to welsh on the bet.

I am not welshin' on the bet. I won the bet!

\h\h\h\h[ Chattering, Indistinct ] Never mind see my temper. I won the bet.

You did not win the bet!