:25:02
Sure, I could fly the 17.
:25:05
I'm sorry, Captain.
I didn't realize you had a serious
interest in strategic bombers.
:25:10
Donna, my interest
is very strategic.
:25:13
How would you like me
to show you the cockpit ?
:25:19
First let me say the possibility of
the Japs bombing us is, at best, remote.
:25:25
However, we're installing
antiaircraft batteries all over town.
:25:29
In addition, we have
a vast network of civil defense
volunteer aircraft spotters...
:25:34
keeping a constant vigil.
:25:37
They report their sightings directly
to lnterceptor Command Headquarters.
:25:42
In the event of a sighting
that cannot be immediately
identified by Headquarters,
:25:46
we go to a condition yellow
as a precaution.
:25:50
The aircraft maintains its position
and attempts to identify it fail,
:25:55
we go to a condition blue.
:25:58
The situation persists,
we cannot establish radio
contact, we go to a red alert.
:26:04
During a red alert,
air raid sirens will sound.
:26:09
All lights must be turned out.
Searchlights will scan the skies
for enemy aircraft.
:26:15
Gun crews will be at ready.
:26:17
( To Himself )
I hope.
:26:20
( Birkhead )
Clear the props !
:26:23
Boost pump on.
Energize. Engage. Ignition !
:26:28
Are we cleared for takeoff ?
:26:32
( lmitating Radio Static )
B-17, two, seven, one.
:26:35
Cleared for takeoff
on runway one-eight.
:26:39
Winds from the southwest.
:26:41
- You want the stick ?
- Yes, yes, yes. Give it to me.
:26:48
All right. Now.
:26:52
We are rolling.
:26:56
We're rolling
down that runway...