1:20:03
I'm not going to minimise
the danger of this raid.
1:20:06
This could be the toughest mission
the 8th Air Force has flown.
1:20:09
The enemy is getting desperate. They've
been unable to break up our formations.
1:20:13
Lately, they've been coming in
for head-on attacks.
1:20:15
You can expect them to be doing that
today, hitting us with all they've got.
1:20:20
British Spitfires and our P-47 s
will cover us as far as Amsterdam.
1:20:26
From there on...
1:20:30
...we're on our own.
About six hours over enemy territory.
1:20:35
Now, one word of comfort.
1:20:37
You won't be lonely.
1:20:39
You'll be part of the largest bombing
force ever assembled.
1:20:43
One thousand heavy bombers.
1:20:46
Due to the sheer length of this mission,
you'll be subject to more interceptions.
1:20:50
There are no less than 80 fields within
strike distance of the bomber streams.
1:20:56
So remember, conserve your ammo.
1:20:58
No long bursts. Just short, well-timed
and sighted shots.
1:21:04
Navigators and bombardiers will
remain for navigation briefing.
1:21:07
The rest of you may go.
1:21:10
And good luck.
1:21:33
- Colonel, can I ask something?
- Yeah.
1:21:35
I know it's against regulations, but
it's important to me personally.
1:21:39
- What is it?
- Permission to put in a call to London.
1:21:42
Full security's on. I couldn't give myself
permission to contact anyone off base.
1:21:46
I'm sorry, Bolland.