: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...
:27:00
faster and faster.
:27:04
- I don't feel any thrust.
- Don't worry. You will !
:27:07
You will.
All right, all right.
:27:11
Max power !
We're past the point of rejection.
:27:14
- Get your nose up !
Pull back on that stick !
- ( Airplane Passes Overhead )
:27:18
( Grunts )
:27:20
- Oh, very good.
- ( Sighing, Panting )
:27:23
Landing gear up.
:27:26
And now we're leveling off
at 20,000 feet.
:27:31
Turn the wheel to the right.
:27:37
Good. We're at 20,000 feet.
:27:42
Ow !
( Groans )
:27:45
- What's that ?
- Nothing. It was a little turbulence.
:27:48
We hit an air pocket.
Nothing to worry about.
:27:50
Objectives in sight.
:27:54
We peer down
the bomb sight.
:27:57
We're on target.
:27:59
We open
the bomb bay doors.