Aerial Gunner

Film Gorillas

Drama (1943) 78 minutes ~ Black & White  Old rivals are pitted against each other in basic training and fight for the same woman.    Director: William H. Pine    Writers: Maxwell Shane (screenplay), Jack F. Dailey (idea)    Stars: Richard Arlen, Chester Morris, Jimmy Lydon

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00:04:50What happened out there is all mixed up with what happened years ago.

00:04:57You see, Pattis and I went to school together.

00:05:00He was a typical slum kid, kicked around from the start.

00:05:05Had a chip on his shoulder against the whole world, and me in particular.

00:05:09It wasn't his fault.

00:05:12His father was in a pen most of the time, and my father was a school principal.

00:05:17Lost track of him after we grew up.

00:05:21So I went in the district attorney's office.

00:05:24Had a few run-ins with him.

00:05:26My line of work.

00:05:29I could never hang anything on him.

00:05:32One day last year I went down to Coney Island where he was running a shooting gallery.

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00:06:05You see, it's as easy as eating cake. Here, let me show you.

00:06:07Get it up there.

00:06:08That's it.

00:06:10What do I do now?

00:06:11Squeeze, baby, squeeze.

00:06:15Oh, Foxy, I thought you were gonna teach me.

00:06:18Oh, the trigger, baby.

00:06:21I hit it!

00:06:22A bullseye!

00:06:29Hello, Foxy.

00:06:35Hit the road.

00:06:36But, Foxy...

00:06:37Shove off!

00:06:38Pull up all the sluggy guys.

00:06:42What do you want, copper?

00:06:45Sorry about your father, Foxy.

00:06:49What are you trying to do, salve your conscience?

00:06:51What happened to Wes and Michael?

00:06:53I just took them in for a routine check-up.

00:06:56Oh, sure.

00:06:57Every time the old man would get a job, you'd show up and they'd bounce him.

00:07:00You never let him forget for a minute that he was an ex-con.

00:07:03That isn't true.

00:07:04I killed him to death.

00:07:06Have a good morning.

00:07:07Go ahead.

00:07:09You're a brave muzzler, aren't you?

00:07:11Gun holds only seven shots.

00:07:13Knocked down seven ducks, sir.

00:07:15Very sharp.

00:07:17But you always were.

00:07:20About your father, Foxy.

00:07:22I had to do a job.

00:07:24I came here to tell you I'm sorry.

00:07:26And I'm telling you I won't forget.

00:07:29Someday I'm gonna get you just the way you got my old man.

00:07:32The Japs might beat you to it.

00:07:34I enlisted yesterday.

00:07:36So long.

00:07:38So long, sucker.

00:07:46Nice chat.

00:07:48That was Foxy.

00:07:49To him, any guy who'd enlist would be a sucker.

00:08:02They assigned me to Kelly Field.

00:08:05I came out as a flying sergeant.

00:08:07Wanted all the fundamentals, so...

00:08:10I volunteered for gunnery school.

00:08:12They sent me to Haggs.

00:08:14That's Harlingen Army Gunnery School.

00:08:17The tip of Texas near the Gulf.

00:08:32THE END

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00:11:33Each flight will have an instructor

00:11:35who will stay with you throughout the entire course.

00:11:40Instructor for flight A, Sergeant Pattis.

00:11:50Sergeant Jones.

00:11:52Glad to know you, Jones.

00:11:54You can put the bag down.

00:11:56What's your name?

00:11:57Private Laswell.

00:11:59You sleepy?

00:12:00Kind of.

00:12:02I've been caught up since my last job.

00:12:04Yeah, what was that?

00:12:05Night clerk in an auto court.

00:12:09Relax.

00:12:14Gadget plane.

00:12:15Private plane, sir.

00:12:16Radio operator.

00:12:18I'm glad to meet you, Jones.

00:12:20I'm glad to meet you, too.

00:12:21Gadget plane.

00:12:22Private plane, sir.

00:12:23Radio operator.

00:12:24Glad to know you, Gadget.

00:12:27Button up.

00:12:32Private Lentz, sir.

00:12:33Sure glad to be in your class.

00:12:36Where are you from, son?

00:12:37My home's not far from here.

00:12:39I sure hope I get to be a gunner, sir.

00:12:41Yeah?

00:12:43Keep your nose clean and your eyes peeled and you'll make it.

00:12:46Hello, Foxy.

00:12:49Well, fancy meeting you here.

00:12:51Small war, isn't it?

00:12:52Yeah, and not very exclusive.

00:12:58All right, men, you're on your own.

00:13:02Until 5.30 in the morning.

00:13:06The middle of the night.

00:13:11Hey, Foxy.

00:13:12Listen, I can't help you being in my flight, copper.

00:13:15But outside of class, give me room.

00:13:17Oh, forget the grudge, Foxy.

00:13:19We're both in the Army for the same reason.

00:13:21Yeah?

00:13:22I'm in it because I was drafted.

00:13:23You're in it because you're a chump.

00:13:25You're just blowing off steam.

00:13:26Okay, you be the hero.

00:13:28I got me a soft touch where I can order stoops like you around for the duration.

00:13:32Say, I'd better to break your heart to get washed out, wouldn't it?

00:13:35Wouldn't make me happy.

00:13:37Well, that's the way it is.

00:13:39No doubt, wouldn't it?

00:13:40Wouldn't make me happy.

00:13:42Well, that's splendid, Sergeant.

00:13:44I'll see you in class.

00:13:52No weapon is any safer than the man behind it.

00:13:55Even though the gun is a gunner's best friend.

00:13:59And now, it's a knife and a fork.

00:14:03Blaine.

00:14:07Yes, sir.

00:14:08What is that thing?

00:14:10Oh, it's just a gadget I invented.

00:14:12America's secret weapon?

00:14:14Oh, no, sir.

00:14:15It's a tool of a hundred uses.

00:14:18You see?

00:14:19First, ice pick.

00:14:22Knife.

00:14:24And a fork.

00:14:27And like that, a coat hanger.

00:14:30And a bottle opener.

00:14:34Hawksbill.

00:14:35Well, isn't that wonderful?

00:14:37Yes, sir.

00:14:38Folks back in Mahoney's garage in Peoria said I was a mechanical wizard.

00:14:41You don't say.

00:14:42Yes, sir.

00:14:44Anybody got any tobacco?

00:14:46Tobacco?

00:14:47Yes, sir.

00:14:48Oh, I forgot to tell you.

00:14:50It's a pipe, too.

00:14:52Now, sit down and pay attention.

00:14:54Yes, sir.

00:14:59Sergeant Davis, what is meant by a vertical lead?

00:15:02Vertical angle by which a gun must be moved.

00:15:05Above or below a straight line from the muzzle to the target.

00:15:08So the projectile will pass through the target.

00:15:11You're pretty smart, aren't you?

00:15:14Very smart.

00:15:18Glaswell.

00:15:19Glaswell, what is meant by a vertical lead?

00:15:22The vertical angle by which a gun must be moved above or below a straight line from the muzzle to the target.

00:15:26So the projectile will pass through the target.

00:15:36Look, Sandy.

00:15:37You handle it this way.

00:15:38I'll never get through this course.

00:15:40Being a gunner means a lot to you, doesn't it?

00:15:42I've got to make it.

00:15:43If I don't...

00:15:44Davis.

00:15:45What do you think we're running here, a day nursery?

00:15:47You expect to carry your own personal mechanic in combat?

00:15:49A little help doesn't do any harm, does it?

00:15:51Well, you stick to your own shopping.

00:15:54Don't let him get your goat, kid.

00:15:56He's riding you because he can't get a rise out of me.

00:15:59Well, that's a fine-looking junk pile.

00:16:01You're supposed to line up everything orderly.

00:16:03How are you going to put that garbage together in two minutes blindfolded?

00:16:05Easy.

00:16:06Try me.

00:16:07Gather round, gents.

00:16:09The great mechanical wizard is about to perform the blindfold test.

00:16:12Two minutes, huh?

00:16:13This I got to see.

00:16:15All right, now go.

00:16:21I'll be back.

00:16:22Easy.

00:16:24All right, now go.

00:16:31There you are.

00:16:32Completely assembled.

00:16:33That's wonderful, Gadget.

00:16:34Simply wonderful.

00:16:35Yes, sir.

00:16:36All assembled?

00:16:37Yes, sir.

00:16:38Now, what do we do with this piece?

00:16:43There's a malfunction on every one of these guns.

00:16:46Pick one and fire it until it jams.

00:16:47Then find out what's wrong with it.

00:16:49All right, let her go.

00:16:53Hold on.

00:17:10All right.

00:17:11All right.

00:17:22Davis, that's your gun.

00:17:42That's how you stop it.

00:17:44The star pupil always gets the runaway gun.

00:17:46Thanks.

00:17:59Pull!

00:18:03Miss.

00:18:06Pull!

00:18:12I got it! I got the son of a gun!

00:18:14Eight out of 25.

00:18:15That's enough to pass, isn't it?

00:18:16Yeah, by a hair.

00:18:17You're up next.

00:18:18I did all right, huh?

00:18:19You bet you did.

00:18:22Go ahead.

00:18:25Pull!

00:18:28Miss.

00:18:31Pull!

00:18:34Miss.

00:18:35Miss.

00:18:41First time, I thought it was a mistake.

00:18:43I don't know what you're talking about.

00:18:44You're purposely trying to misscore me.

00:18:46Don't be a dope. You missed.

00:18:48If you're gonna wash me out, that's about as nasty a way as any.

00:18:51Are you calling me a liar?

00:18:52Yes, I am.

00:18:53And if you weren't in uniform, I'd...

00:18:54Don't let that stop you.

00:18:56Hey, the scrap...

00:18:57They'll be tossed out.

00:18:58Stop it! Cut it out!

00:19:00Which of you started this fight?

00:19:04I'm afraid I lost my temper, sir.

00:19:07You have an excellent training record at Kelly Davis.

00:19:10Won't happen again, sir.

00:19:13Another such incident won't be overlooked.

00:19:15You understand, Sergeant?

00:19:16Yes, sir.

00:19:18I'm going to have to ask you a few questions.

00:19:20I'm going to have to ask you a few questions.

00:19:22I'm going to have to ask you a few questions.

00:19:23I'm going to have to ask you a few questions.

00:19:24Yes, sir.

00:19:25Here we go.

00:19:39If you think I'm going to thank you for that, you're nuts.

00:19:41I don't expect anything from you.

00:19:42All right, then go back to your robo-boys and tell them about your good deed.

00:19:45Why, you...

00:19:46Go ahead. Why don't you hit me?

00:19:48Well, sucker, that time it almost worked.

00:20:05What happened?

00:20:06Oh, they threw me in the bullpen for a few hours.

00:20:08And the old man decided to give me a second chance.

00:20:10Well, that's a good deal.

00:20:12Next time, I think I'll finish the job.

00:20:14Well, that's a good deal.

00:20:15Next time, I think I'll finish the job.

00:20:17Why don't you two guys get together?

00:20:19Foxy's not such a bad guy.

00:20:20Look, Sam.

00:20:21I don't want to discuss it.

00:20:23Well, you're lucky, John.

00:20:24They just busted a buddy of mine for breathing at a general.

00:20:27What do you mean, breathing?

00:20:28Just breathing.

00:20:29Of course, one of his front teeth was missing.

00:20:31He made a funny noise.

00:20:45John.

00:20:46Hmm?

00:20:47John.

00:20:50Hmm?

00:20:51We get 24 hours leave Saturday.

00:20:54Did you wake me up just to tell me that?

00:20:56No, but would you like to spend the weekend down at our ranch?

00:20:59Son, you got yourself a guest.

00:21:01Good.

00:21:02Good night, Sam.

00:21:03Good night.

00:21:15Overnight pass.

00:21:16Baby, I'm leaving.

00:21:18Heading for Harlingen?

00:21:19No, nothing.

00:21:20Gals will go around.

00:21:21Same situation all through Texas.

00:21:24OK.

00:21:34Seen Private Lutter around?

00:21:35Not that I know of, Sergeant.

00:21:37You're supposed to meet me here.

00:21:40OK.

00:21:41Thanks.

00:21:44Come on.

00:22:00Not so fast, soldier.

00:22:01You'll pass.

00:22:02Not so fast.

00:22:13Oh, there you are, Foxy.

00:22:14Sorry to be late.

00:22:15All set, Sandy?

00:22:16Yep, let's go.

00:22:17Say, what is this?

00:22:18You don't think I'm going to spend the weekend with him, do you?

00:22:20Oh, gee, fellas, you can't walk out on me now,

00:22:22after I had my sister drive all the way up to get us.

00:22:25What's the matter, Sandy?

00:22:26Are we going to have to rope your guests?

00:22:28Sister?

00:22:29Your sister?

00:22:30Well, that's different.

00:22:32Well, we were only kidding.

00:22:35Sure, Sandy's a sucker for a rip.

00:22:37My sister Peggy, Sergeant Pattison, Sergeant Davis.

00:22:39How do you do?

00:22:40Sandy's written to me about both of you.

00:22:42Well, I hope he kept it decent.

00:22:43Keeping you a secret.

00:22:44Well, I'll drive.

00:22:54How you doing back there, Sandy?

00:22:56Fine.

00:22:57I'm doing fine.

00:23:02You know, one more piece of that southern fried chicken,

00:23:04and I'll be talking with a Dixie accent.

00:23:06Oh, it was wonderful.

00:23:07Yeah.

00:23:08It's a lot better than the barracks.

00:23:09I'll say it is.

00:23:10Sandy, why don't you show Sergeant Davis some of your work?

00:23:13Oh, he wouldn't want to be bothered, Mother.

00:23:15What is that, Mrs. Lund?

00:23:16Well, he paints, and he's very good, too.

00:23:18Go on, Sandy.

00:23:19Come on, let's have a look.

00:23:21All right, if you want to be bored.

00:23:23Excuse me.

00:23:24Surely.

00:23:25Save the next one for me, will you?

00:23:27That's a problem.

00:23:28Now, you children have fun.

00:23:29I'm right in the midst of a great mystery.

00:23:31There are more murders.

00:23:32Don't forget to let us know who done it.

00:23:34I won't.

00:23:37You're quite close to Matamoros, across the border here, aren't you?

00:23:40Mm-hmm.

00:23:41Just about 15 miles.

00:23:42There's a new band at Pablo's out of this world.

00:23:45Yes.

00:23:46So I heard that's that new spot, isn't it?

00:23:48That's right.

00:23:49How about taking a run home?

00:23:50Oh, that's just a grand idea.

00:23:52I'll tell you what.

00:23:53You gather up Sandy and John, and I'll go get the car out.

00:23:56Gather up Sandy?

00:23:57Oh, sure, sure.

00:23:58I'll gather them up.

00:23:59Well, meet me out front.

00:24:00Good.

00:24:17You know, it's funny they'd want to stay home and study.

00:24:20I thought they came down here to relax.

00:24:22Yeah, I thought it was kind of funny myself.

00:24:24But you know, after all, people are...

00:24:29Anybody who can paint like that ought to be in the camouflage division.

00:24:33Not me.

00:24:34I'm going to be a gunner.

00:24:35Gee, you're a ferocious guy.

00:24:41Excuse me, Sandy.

00:24:42I got this dance with your sister.

00:24:59This one's my pick.

00:25:09You know, if this class comes through okay, I may get a commission.

00:25:12Oh, that's grand.

00:25:13Tell me more about yourself.

00:25:15Oh, you wouldn't be interested.

00:25:17Well, of course I would.

00:25:18I like to know about people.

00:25:19Really?

00:25:20All right.

00:25:21My mother was a Hindu princess, and my father was a pirate.

00:25:24It was a case of love at first sight, so he kidnapped her,

00:25:26and I was born on a South Sea island.

00:25:28I've never known anyone quite like you.

00:25:30Well, that goes double.

00:25:32You know, I've never known anybody quite like you.

00:25:35Let's see what the Army's done for you.

00:25:36Yeah.

00:25:37Yeah, it's all right.

00:25:47That's funnier.

00:25:48I was sure this was a shortcut.

00:25:51Very nicely done.

00:25:52What?

00:25:54I've used this gag lots of times.

00:25:55It's perfect.

00:25:56Moonlight, orange blossoms.

00:25:59Beautiful.

00:26:04Now, wait a minute.

00:26:06All I said was I thought this was a shortcut.

00:26:08Well, that's what I mean.

00:26:09Why go the long way around?

00:26:24Can I say any more?

00:26:25Why, of course not.

00:26:26From your viewpoint, it was just a natural mistake.

00:26:30Welcome home.

00:26:31Hello.

00:26:33So you ran out on us, huh?

00:26:35You know, Emily Post says that isn't very nice.

00:26:38But I thought you wanted to study.

00:26:43From what I've heard,

00:26:44you've been studying for a long time.

00:26:46Yes, sir.

00:26:47I've been studying for a long time.

00:26:48I've been studying for a long time.

00:26:49You've been studying for a long time?

00:26:50Yes, sir.

00:26:52Foxy.

00:26:54Is that what he told you?

00:26:57Well, it's been a lovely evening.

00:26:59Good night, kiddies.

00:27:00Good night.

00:27:03What a guy.

00:27:04What a guy.

00:27:06I'm quite a guy myself.

00:27:07You'll only give me a chance to prove it.

00:27:09Really?

00:27:10You know, you promised me a dance.

00:27:12We Yankees are very, very stubborn.

00:27:15So Foxy outsmarted you in the first round.

00:27:18I admit I felt like a wounded pigeon.

00:27:21But he had one advantage.

00:27:23He could leave the post every night and I couldn't.

00:27:45We progressed to firing .30 caliber machine guns at stationary targets.

00:27:50Sandy was doing better now

00:27:51and I, maybe because I have Peggy on my mind,

00:27:54was getting worse.

00:27:56Foxy did everything he could to wash me out.

00:27:59Came the big day

00:28:00when we advanced to firing .50 calibers at moving targets.

00:28:03There was to be a post day

00:28:04and I had to go to the post.

00:28:06I had to go to the post.

00:28:07I had to go to the post.

00:28:08I had to go to the post.

00:28:09I had to go to the post.

00:28:10I had to go to the post.

00:28:11I had to go to the post.

00:28:12I had to go to the post.

00:28:13There was to be a post dance that night.

00:28:15Foxy had invited Peggy and gotten her a pass

00:28:17to watch the firing trials.

00:28:44Ready, Barkley.

00:28:46Roger.

00:29:03Ready for firing.

00:29:04Roger.

00:29:14Better watch your eardrums.

00:29:17Short bursts!

00:29:18And watch your traces for lead correction.

00:29:44If they all fire at the same target,

00:29:46how can you tell who hit them?

00:29:48Each one has different colored bullets.

00:29:50They leave their marks on the target.

00:30:13Ready.

00:30:29I've been thinking about you all week.

00:30:38All right, Jitterbug, the army can wait.

00:30:41Don't forget.

00:30:43You look mighty good up there, Sandy.

00:30:49I'm glad you were here to give me moral support.

00:30:53Load your guns while I pick up the target.

00:31:02I suppose these target trials are very important.

00:31:05This and the last step.

00:31:06Firing from one plane at targets told by another.

00:31:08If they pass these last two phases, they're in.

00:31:11And if they don't?

00:31:12We trade them to the Brooklyn Doggies.

00:31:23That one's ready.

00:31:24Here's your dirty laundry.

00:31:25On the next batch, give me some real speed.

00:31:26I've been running the car at 35.

00:31:28Well, run it full speed this time.

00:31:29But my instructions say...

00:31:31Hey, listen, there's a guy out there.

00:31:32I want to slap his ears good.

00:31:33But the car's liable to jump the track.

00:31:34What's the matter?

00:31:35You chicken?

00:31:36I tell you, it's not geared to hold the track at full speed.

00:31:39Anyhow, I'm not supposed to.

00:31:40Okay, I'll do it myself.

00:31:41How are you going to get off if it gets going too fast?

00:31:42Jump.

00:31:43Runaway car.

00:31:44Sergeant Patterson's on it.

00:31:45Out cold.

00:31:46Runaway car.

00:31:47Sergeant Patterson's on it.

00:31:48Out cold.

00:31:49Sergeant Patterson's on it.

00:31:50Out cold.

00:31:51Sergeant Patterson's on it.

00:31:52Out cold.

00:31:53Sergeant Patterson's on it.

00:31:54Out cold.

00:31:55Sergeant Patterson's on it.

00:31:56Out cold.

00:31:57Sergeant Patterson's on it.

00:31:58Out cold.

00:31:59Sergeant Patterson's on it.

00:32:00Out cold.

00:32:01Sergeant Patterson's on it.

00:32:02Out cold.

00:32:03Sergeant Patterson's on it.

00:32:04Out cold.

00:32:05Sergeant Patterson's on it.

00:32:06Out cold.

00:32:07Sergeant Patterson's on it.

00:32:08Out cold.

00:32:09Sergeant Patterson's on it.

00:32:10Out cold.

00:32:11Sergeant Patterson's on it.

00:32:12Out cold.

00:32:13Sergeant Patterson's on it.

00:32:14Out cold.

00:32:15Sergeant Patterson's on it.

00:32:16Out cold.

00:32:17Sergeant Patterson's on it.

00:32:18Out cold.

00:32:19Sergeant Patterson's on it.

00:32:20Out cold.

00:32:21Sergeant Patterson's on it.

00:32:22Out cold.

00:32:23Sergeant Patterson's on it.

00:32:24Out cold.

00:32:25Sergeant Patterson's on it.

00:32:26Out cold.

00:32:27Sergeant Patterson's on it.

00:32:28Out cold.

00:32:29Sergeant Patterson's on it.

00:32:30Out cold.

00:32:31Sergeant Patterson's on it.

00:32:32Out cold.

00:32:33Sergeant Patterson's on it.

00:32:34Out cold.

00:32:35Sergeant Patterson's on it.

00:32:36Out cold.

00:32:37Sergeant Patterson's on it.

00:32:38Out cold.

00:32:40Sergeant Patterson's on it.

00:32:41Agent, you're a terrificiker.

00:32:42Sergeant Patterson's on it.

00:32:43Out cold.

00:32:44Sergeant Patterson's on it.

00:32:45Out cold.

00:32:46Sergeon Patterson's on it.

00:32:47Out cold.

00:32:48You're a terrificiker.

00:32:49Out cold.

00:32:50Sergeant Patterson's on it.

00:32:51You better come back before last night goes too far.

00:32:52You better be down there, got some money to save.

00:32:53Come back.

00:32:54Slide it down, Laura.

00:32:55Come down Laura, come down.

00:32:56You gotta be down on the work.

00:32:57Down, down, down, down on it.

00:32:58Don't worry, gonna get you on the repairs.

00:32:59Inside!

00:33:00Harvard, this way.

00:33:01Excuse me?

00:33:02It's cabbage.

00:33:03You'll be killed!

00:33:33You'll be killed!

00:33:35Foxy, darling, Foxy, are you all right?

00:34:05Peggy.

00:34:07What's all the commotion?

00:34:13Sleeper, come here.

00:34:16Miss Jones, Private Lansman.

00:34:17How do you do?

00:34:18Miss Cassidy.

00:34:19Mr. Blank.

00:34:20How's the weather out there?

00:34:21Miss O'Donnell.

00:34:22Hi.

00:34:23Gadget, Sleeper.

00:34:25Having trouble with the drinking machine, sir?

00:34:38I put a nickel in it, nothing happened.

00:34:40Well, you just let me at it.

00:34:41I don't know whether I told you or not, honey, but I'm a mechanical wizard.

00:34:44So that's what you are.

00:34:45I was wondering.

00:34:46You better let him fix it, girls, or he'll pout all evening.

00:34:49Here, hold my hand, I got work to do.

00:34:54This is interesting.

00:34:55I told you not to start with that thing.

00:34:57Reminds me of something I once took upon Peoria.

00:34:59Get that fixed or I'll take you apart.

00:35:01Give him a chance, boys.

00:35:10How is he?

00:35:11You were in there so long.

00:35:12The doctor says he can leave by morning.

00:35:14Oh, that's fine.

00:35:16I know you came down as his date, but how about going to dance with me?

00:35:21Well, it's been sort of a strenuous day, John,

00:35:23and I think maybe I'd better go on home.

00:35:26I understand.

00:35:30Chip, shape.

00:35:31Never even bust my hair.

00:35:32My hat, please.

00:35:33Who's got a nickel?

00:35:34There you are.

00:35:41What'd I tell you?

00:35:42She's working.

00:35:44It's all yours, Lieutenant.

00:36:00Peggy, I'll only be here another week.

00:36:04I know this sounds kind of sudden, but you see the war's changed a lot of people.

00:36:08I'm sorry, John, what were you saying?

00:36:11Gosh, do I have to start all over again?

00:36:14John, Foxy just asked me to marry him.

00:36:20You married Foxy?

00:36:22You surprised?

00:36:25Yeah, sort of.

00:36:26Well, to tell you the truth, I am, too, a little bit.

00:36:29You know Foxy.

00:36:32Yeah.

00:36:34I know Foxy.

00:36:36Well, see you at graduation.

00:36:39Bye.

00:36:40Bye.

00:36:46The trouble with you, Davis, you played the game too straight.

00:36:49Sprague, you're a confounded cynic.

00:36:51She had a right to make up her own mind.

00:36:53We had a lot of work to do, and I tried to forget.

00:36:59We'd learned the preliminaries.

00:37:01Now came the real test, firing from a plane in simulated combat of the Toad Target.

00:37:06Two such flights might mean the difference between getting our gunner's wings or being grounded for the duration.

00:37:12We were plenty nervous that day in the flight room, waiting for our turn to go up.

00:37:21You'll need those fingers, Sandy.

00:37:23This is worse than waiting to have a tooth pulled.

00:37:27Flight D coming in from air-to-air trial.

00:37:29Flight A up next.

00:37:31On the line in five minutes.

00:37:33All right, boys, that's us.

00:37:34Check your equipment.

00:37:44Hey, button up your Mae West.

00:37:46You never can tell where you'll end up in the Gulf.

00:37:50I glad that's over.

00:37:53How'd you do, chubby?

00:37:54How should I know?

00:37:55I had my eyes closed most of the time.

00:37:57Don't worry about our flight.

00:37:58We'll lick the pants off of you guys.

00:38:00Don't wake me when the score comes in.

00:38:04Uh-oh, here comes the bad news.

00:38:14Well, I'm mighty proud of you fellas.

00:38:15Average above passing with only one exception.

00:38:17Exception?

00:38:18Hope it ain't me.

00:38:19Three?

00:38:22There must be some mistake.

00:38:24I'm sorry, Johnston.

00:38:25That was your second try.

00:38:27You'll be okay with the ground crew.

00:38:29I want to be a gunner.

00:38:30That's what I joined up for.

00:38:33I'm sorry, Johnston.

00:38:39Never mind, kid.

00:38:40You tried.

00:38:52Flight A to the flying line.

00:38:54Flight A to the flying line.

00:38:57So you think you did pretty good up there today, huh, Benson?

00:38:59Only even money off flight doesn't score as well.

00:39:02Can I take some of that?

00:39:03Wait a minute, wait a minute.

00:39:04This is strictly between Benson and me.

00:39:06A month's salary, we beat you.

00:39:08How about it, sucker?

00:39:09You got a bet, soldier.

00:39:11Better draw that money in advance.

00:39:13I'm going to need it for a wedding ring.

00:39:16Okay.

00:39:17Hey, where's Gadget?

00:39:22Come on, Gadget, we're up.

00:39:24Hey, what the devil are you so interested in?

00:39:33Come on, come on, will you?

00:39:43Come on, Gadget.

00:39:54Come on, Gadget.

00:40:24Come on, Gadget.

00:40:44Come on, Gadget.

00:41:04Come on, Gadget.

00:41:24Come on, Gadget.

00:41:42Target ready.

00:41:44This is a real test.

00:41:45You're either a gunner or you're a false alarm.

00:41:47You've got to make it good.

00:41:49I have three first seats in rotation.

00:41:51Go ahead, Blaine.

00:41:52Blaine 23, go ahead.

00:42:21Sergeant Davis, Blaine 25, go ahead.

00:42:51Sergeant Davis, Blaine 22, go ahead.

00:43:22Blaine 24, go ahead.

00:43:36What's the matter with you, Blaine 24?

00:43:50What's the matter with you, number 24?

00:43:51Why don't you fire?

00:44:00Take me down.

00:44:01I can't fire.

00:44:02Take me down.

00:44:13What are you going into?

00:44:42Why didn't you fire?

00:44:58I'm sorry, Foxy.

00:44:59I tried, but I couldn't.

00:45:01You tried.

00:45:02I could excuse you if you tried and missed.

00:45:04I tried to fire, I tell you, but something happened.

00:45:07I can't explain it.

00:45:09I got sick.

00:45:10You didn't get sick.

00:45:11You're just scared, spitless.

00:45:13I ought to smack you, soldier.

00:45:27Slow down, kid.

00:45:28That happens to lots of guys.

00:45:30Let me alone, will you?

00:45:31Just let me alone.

00:45:36I hated to see that happen in my flight.

00:45:38What about Sandy?

00:45:39What happens now?

00:45:40He'll go up tomorrow and score.

00:45:42Or else.

00:45:48It'll break the kid's heart, finishing up like this.

00:45:51Funny he volunteered.

00:45:53You'd think the guy would know inside whether he could take it or not.

00:45:56That lad's not scared.

00:45:58Not the way Foxy thinks.

00:46:00What do you mean?

00:46:02We've all got reasons for being here.

00:46:05Maybe we're convinced we've got to wipe out the Nazis and Japs to keep them from taking us over.

00:46:10Maybe we're fighting for an ideal.

00:46:13Maybe we just want to get out there and cover ourselves with glory.

00:46:17But not Sandy.

00:46:19He has some personal reason.

00:46:21Keeps driving.

00:46:23Keeps them tied up in knots.

00:46:25That's what happened today.

00:46:27Get tied in knots.

00:46:29Talk like you know, Jonesy.

00:46:31I've seen fellas like him.

00:46:34Quiet, gentle kids.

00:46:36They worry themselves sick.

00:46:38But once they get into combat with dive bombers screaming overhead and lead whistling around their ears,

00:46:44they're out in front showing the tough guys what a real soldier's like.

00:46:48Wait a minute.

00:46:50You mean you've seen action?

00:46:52I was with the British at Dunkirk.

00:46:58How do you like that, Jonesy?

00:47:00With the British at Dunkirk?

00:47:02Huh.

00:47:03And I thought that guy was a powder puff.

00:47:05I hope he's right about Sandy.

00:47:07The way Foxy wrote him, I don't think he'll be any better tomorrow than he was today.

00:47:11Where's Lumpkin?

00:47:12I saw him a while ago heading toward the chapel.

00:47:14Buttoned up.

00:47:15Foxy?

00:47:16Yeah?

00:47:17Look.

00:47:18Sandy will want his second chance.

00:47:20Do you think he ought to go up tomorrow?

00:47:22Let him get his nerve up.

00:47:24I'm in charge of this flight, Davis.

00:47:26If I want any advice, I'll ask for it.

00:47:39Why do I have to be like that?

00:47:43Why can't I have just a little of the courage my father had?

00:47:51He gave his life for his country.

00:47:55I know he was never afraid.

00:48:00Let me carry on for him.

00:48:05I promised I would.

00:48:10Please.

00:48:12I've tried so hard.

00:48:17I've tried so hard.

00:48:20Can't you give me some help?

00:48:31Dear Lord, help me to find this dream.

00:48:37Be with me tomorrow when I'm up there again.

00:48:45I've got to make good.

00:48:47I've just got to.

00:49:16Sandy.

00:49:18I'm sorry about what happened this afternoon.

00:49:20I just hated to see you mess up your firing test.

00:49:23I can't blame you.

00:49:24Now, look, kid.

00:49:25There were loads of jobs in the army.

00:49:27Suppose you got into administration.

00:49:29You'd be near home.

00:49:30I'm entitled to another trial tomorrow.

00:49:31Well, sure you are.

00:49:33I just hate to see you go up, that's all.

00:49:35Thanks for trying, Foxy.

00:49:37I'll be all right tomorrow.

00:49:39I'll be all right tomorrow.

00:49:41Thanks for trying, Foxy.

00:49:43I'll be all right tomorrow.

00:50:11After what happened yesterday, I sure got ahead of you, kid.

00:50:41Drive in line at plate 24.

00:51:05Go ahead and fire.

00:51:35Get the shell, quick!

00:52:06Sandy didn't bail out.

00:52:08Plates 25, 23, and 22, return to the post.

00:52:11Stay where you are!

00:52:21Trash boat, come in.

00:52:22Trash boat.

00:52:23Trash boat.

00:52:24Lieutenant Savage speaking.

00:52:25Go ahead.

00:52:26Shoot the plane packed up.

00:52:27Three miles beyond lifeguard station.

00:52:29Fire captain's plane.

00:52:30Hurry!

00:52:31Come on, boys, let's go.

00:53:00Not too long, please.

00:53:23Hello, Sandy.

00:53:27Foxy.

00:53:31I should never have let you go up.

00:53:34My own fault.

00:53:37Runaway gun.

00:53:40What did you say?

00:53:42I had sent that gun myself.

00:53:47Never was any good at those things.

00:53:52How'd the boys make out?

00:53:55Fine.

00:53:56They all passed.

00:53:57Sleeper and Gadget are outside.

00:54:00They'll be getting their wings Saturday?

00:54:04Yeah.

00:54:05So will you when I let this out.

00:54:08No use killing Foxy.

00:54:12I'm washed out for good.

00:54:19I tell you, it's Foxy's fault.

00:54:21You call him a coward in front of the company and force him to go up again?

00:54:26Good evening, Mr. Lund.

00:54:27We were waiting around to hear about Sandy.

00:54:38You know, there's something you really ought to invent.

00:54:40Yeah.

00:54:41What?

00:54:42A zipper for your lip.

00:54:44I better let you get some rest, kid.

00:54:47Wait.

00:54:53Is this what you want?

00:54:58My father's.

00:55:02Ollie sent back from Hawaii.

00:55:07Don't talk, Sandy.

00:55:09They came over at dawn at Hickam Field.

00:55:16He never woke up.

00:55:20They sent us this.

00:55:24I swore I'd carry it over to Tokyo.

00:55:29You will, Sandy.

00:55:30You and me.

00:55:32We fly over Tokyo together.

00:55:36You gonna ask for combat?

00:55:39Sure.

00:55:41We both get in the same outfit.

00:55:44Take it.

00:55:46For now, look, Sandy.

00:55:47Carry it for me, Foxy.

00:55:52You're a good fighter.

00:55:55Like my father.

00:56:01Never made it in.

00:56:15Doctor!

00:56:26Sandy!

00:56:29Oh, Sandy.

00:56:32Oh, Sandy.

00:56:37Peggy, I...

00:56:38You made him go up after you knew how he was and you made him do it.

00:56:42Peggy, there was nothing I could do.

00:56:43Don't touch me.

00:59:42For the first time since he was a kid kicking around the gutters of New York, spitting in

00:59:52the face of fate, Foxy seemed late.

00:59:55I suppose the girl was through with him.

00:59:58It was a tough break for her, but then I was in love with her too.

01:00:04She let me kiss her goodbye, no promise of course, but I left with the feeling that when

01:00:09I came back I had a chance.

01:00:12A few days later I got my commission, I was assigned here.

01:00:14You mean you left without kissing Foxy goodbye?

01:00:18He wouldn't even see me.

01:00:20I guess he hated me more than ever.

01:00:23After I was here a few weeks, you sent for me.

01:00:28Remember?

01:00:36You sent for me, sir?

01:00:37Yes, the San Francisco plane brought something for you.

01:00:40A new tail gunner.

01:00:42Sergeant!

01:00:50I understand you two know each other?

01:00:52Yes, sir, we do.

01:00:53Take charge, Lieutenant, I'm due on the line.

01:00:56Yes, sir.

01:01:00I thought you didn't want any action.

01:01:02A guy can change his mind, sir.

01:01:04Never mind the formality.

01:01:06Yes, sir.

01:01:07Coincidence in sending you down here?

01:01:09Coincidence my foot, sir.

01:01:10I asked to be sent.

01:01:11Look, Foxy, if you're going to let that grudge carry you 5,000 miles...

01:01:14Oh, no, it wasn't that, sir.

01:01:15No, indeed.

01:01:16It was a picture of a South Sea babe that I saw in a magazine.

01:01:19Oh, she was gorgeous.

01:01:20And you know how I am about that.

01:01:21Come on, come on.

01:01:22Meet the rest of the crew.

01:01:23Yes, sir.

01:01:30Attention!

01:01:33At ease.

01:01:36Look what just dropped in.

01:01:37I got you.

01:01:38Hello, sleeper.

01:01:39Getting caught up on your napping?

01:01:40Hi.

01:01:41Hello.

01:01:44Sergeant Trask, our bombardier.

01:01:46Foxy Patterson.

01:01:47Glad to know you.

01:01:48Same here.

01:01:49Pack it right here.

01:01:50I'm upstairs.

01:01:51Oh, swell.

01:01:52Say, wasn't Jonesy with you fellas?

01:01:54That was his bunk.

01:01:56They're shipping him back on the same plane that brought you in.

01:01:59Jonesy?

01:02:00Yeah.

01:02:02One unlucky slug from a zero.

01:02:04Oh, that's tough.

01:02:05He was a good guy, Jonesy.

01:02:07You found right he was a good guy.

01:02:08And so was Sandy.

01:02:09Gadget!

01:02:11What's the matter?

01:02:12Cut it out.

01:02:15See you guys later.

01:02:21Here, let me help you.

01:02:24Let's get on over to PX before it closes.

01:02:26Close it?

01:02:27Why, it ain't all closed.

01:02:28They know that.

01:02:29Let them alone, Trask.

01:02:30I thought it was going to be hot in the South Seas.

01:02:40Sleeping Gadget resented Foxy's presence from the beginning.

01:02:42He still blamed Foxy for what had happened to Sandy.

01:02:45He didn't want him around.

01:02:47Living in such close quarters, sooner or later there was bound to be a blow-off.

01:02:52You forgot to jump, sucker.

01:02:54I'm not going to jump.

01:02:55I'm not going to jump.

01:02:56I'm not going to jump.

01:02:57I'm not going to jump.

01:02:58I'm not going to jump.

01:02:59You're a good guy, sir.

01:03:00I'm not very good at this.

01:03:01Sandy taught him how to play.

01:03:03He wasn't very good either.

01:03:05I'm taking all the writing I'm going to take, see?

01:03:07Yes.

01:03:08If either of you mentions Sandy's name again...

01:03:09Shut up!

01:03:11What's the matter with you guys?

01:03:12Nothing, sir.

01:03:13He was just...

01:03:15Now listen to me both of you.

01:03:16We've got to work together.

01:03:17Otherwise we're no good as a bombing crew.

01:03:20If you don't want a team with Foxy, ask for a transfer.

01:03:22And Buy George. I'll recommend it, too.

01:03:24We don't want that, sir.

01:03:25Then stop acting like a couple of schoolgirls.

01:03:27Yes, sir. Get out on the line and make the ship ready for a bombing mission.

01:03:31You mean we're going up?

01:03:32I don't know. We've got orders. Go out and check the ship.

01:03:34I hope this isn't just another fire drill.

01:03:36Foxy, go on out there and check your guns.

01:03:38Yes, sir. And, uh, thanks.

01:03:41What?

01:03:42Thanks. They were getting me down.

01:03:45I thought I heard wrong.

01:03:47You're welcome, Foxy.

01:03:50Wait a minute.

01:03:52I've got something for you.

01:03:58Now, when you reach this point, you'll each head for your own target.

01:04:02Lieutenant Brandt, you'll concentrate on the hangars.

01:04:05Yes, sir.

01:04:06If you get any ships in the open, get them, too.

01:04:09Right, sir.

01:04:11Lieutenant Davis, your objective is the barracks.

01:04:14Use all the pictures.

01:04:15Yes, sir.

01:04:16Ferguson gets the tanker. Is that clear?

01:04:18Yes, sir.

01:04:20Now, if you meet any fighters, don't stop to spar.

01:04:23Yes, sir.

01:04:24Now, if you meet any fighters, don't stop to spar.

01:04:27Your job is to unload your bombs and get your ships home safely.

01:04:30We can't afford to lose any of them.

01:04:32We understand, sir.

01:04:33That's all. Set your watches.

01:04:36Take off a set for 1330 hours.

01:04:40Good luck and give them the works.

01:04:42Yes, sir.

01:04:43Well, here we go.

01:04:46Hold on.

01:04:53Hold on.

01:04:55Sergeant Trask, Lieutenant Davis.

01:04:58Sir.

01:05:00Sergeant Trask, Lieutenant Davis.

01:05:02Sergeant Trask, Lieutenant Davis.

01:05:04Sir.

01:05:05Sergeant Trask and Lieutenant Davis, we're in the danger zone, be on the alert.

01:05:27Wide awake, sir.

01:05:28No signs of any life yet.

01:05:29Sergeant Blaine, Lieutenant Davis.

01:05:31Getting close, Gadget.

01:05:34Going up, sir.

01:05:39Take over, Sarno.

01:05:40Oh.

01:05:41There.

01:05:46Hey, Foxey.

01:05:47How's everything back there in the caboose?

01:05:50Burning long, sir.

01:05:51I'll speak to the Colonel.

01:05:53How's everything back there in the caboose?

01:05:55Pretty lonesome.

01:05:58I'll speak to the colonel.

01:06:00Maybe the next time he'll send a hostess along.

01:06:03Order one for me too, Lieutenant.

01:06:13There it is, men. Right straight ahead.

01:06:16Lieutenant Brandt, Ferguson, Lieutenant Davis.

01:06:19This is where we part company.

01:06:21Pick your spots.

01:06:23Roger.

01:06:33Going in low and fast. Is that the way you want it, Trask?

01:06:36Roger.

01:06:43Company, doors open. Open the gun.

01:06:51Get a little grassy.

01:07:21Good work, Trask.

01:07:23Zowie! Give him one for my uncle.

01:07:25Your uncle?

01:07:27Yeah, he used to sell them scrap iron. Let's give him some free.

01:07:30Okay, here's for your uncle, Stinker.

01:07:51Let me get a bang out of that.

01:07:53Good boy, Trask.

01:07:55They won't be sleeping there tonight.

01:07:57Bonds away, sir.

01:07:59We're starting the anchor.

01:08:06Mark, give me a chance, son. I might want to break in this chopper.

01:08:09Not this trip, Marty.

01:08:11We've done our good deed for today.

01:08:15See if the others are ready to go home.

01:08:18Lieutenant Sarnoff to Lieutenants Brandt and Ferguson.

01:08:21How's tricks?

01:08:25They got the hangars and the tanker. They're up ahead of us going home.

01:08:28Good.

01:08:30Funny, we haven't seen any chap planes.

01:08:32No, he may have caught them all in the hangars.

01:08:34I hope so.

01:08:36That's a beautiful fire you left back there.

01:08:48Zero's way up on my left.

01:08:50Everybody on the interphone, heads up.

01:08:52Zero's on our tail, upper left.

01:08:54Don't try to run him out. Put your guns on him.

01:08:56Understood?

01:08:57Okay.

01:08:58They're coming like bats.

01:09:02I can't find him.

01:09:04I can't see him from here.

01:09:06We better call the others immediately.

01:09:08Lieutenant Davis to Brandt and Ferguson.

01:09:11There's a block of zeros on our tail.

01:09:13Need a hand?

01:09:14Don't be a chump.

01:09:16You heard what the colonel said.

01:09:18No matter what happens, get these ships home.

01:09:20Right. Here's a block of zeros.

01:09:22Now step on it. Don't wait.

01:09:46First blood.

01:10:16Hey, sleeper! One's going downstairs. Get him!

01:10:47There's only three of them left.

01:10:49They're waiting down. Better take what we need.

01:10:52Okay.

01:11:16I got mine.

01:11:17Okay. Dropped off another one.

01:11:22Sleeper! Get him!

01:11:24He's gone down under.

01:11:26Sleeper! Answer me!

01:11:46That's all, sir. He ran out.

01:11:49Son of a... Son of a... Take over. I'm hit.

01:11:55Son of a...

01:12:00Gadget.

01:12:02Gadget, come on down and help me. I...

01:12:05I've got to make a landing. I...

01:12:08Gadget.

01:12:10Gadget.

01:12:12Gadget.

01:12:15Gadget.

01:12:16They got the motors.

01:12:18I've got to make a landing. There's a clear field ahead.

01:12:45Trust. Sarnoff. Sleeper.

01:12:52Yeah. He'll get plenty of sleep now.

01:12:56Foxy, we made none of us come out of this alive.

01:13:01I'd feel a lot better if you and I could make it out.

01:13:05I'd feel a lot better if you and I could make it out.

01:13:10I'd feel a lot better if you and I could make it out.

01:13:15I never learned how to talk, John.

01:13:18Maybe this will help.

01:13:26Dear Foxy,

01:13:28John wrote that you were down there with him.

01:13:32I know now I did you a terrible injustice,

01:13:35and I'm writing to ask you to forgive me.

01:13:38You were all just doing your job.

01:13:41Sandy would have gone up again no matter what happened.

01:13:45He had to do his job, too.

01:13:48About you and me, it's better that it ended as it did.

01:13:54You must realize that now.

01:13:56I'd never known anyone quite like you,

01:13:59and you felt the same way about me.

01:14:02With John, it's different.

01:14:04I haven't told him yet, but...

01:14:07when he comes back, I'll be waiting.

01:14:10Please don't feel too bitter toward me, Foxy.

01:14:13Someday, when all this is over,

01:14:16I'd like to see you again.

01:14:19Sincerely, Peggy.

01:14:24Well, we can't all win.

01:14:26She's a great girl.

01:14:28You can say that again.

01:14:30Lieutenant!

01:14:31Suppose I told you I could get in the mood for you, can you?

01:14:34Can you?

01:14:35Your axe can be a mechanical wizard.

01:14:37It's just the ignition wiring.

01:14:39Give me about five minutes.

01:14:41But are you sure you can lift her out of here?

01:14:43You fix it and we'll see.

01:14:45I'll fix it.

01:14:47Hey, we've got company.

01:14:48Yeah, a sniper.

01:14:49Hurry up, get that wiring.

01:14:50Well, how about that?

01:14:51Shut up!

01:14:52Get to work, John.

01:14:53You get the controls ready to take off.

01:14:56There must be more than one of them.

01:14:58Gadget, how long will it take you to get that wiring?

01:15:00About five minutes, anyway.

01:15:01Well, I'll hold them off as long as I can.

01:15:02Gadget, don't start taking things apart.

01:15:04Put them together.

01:15:06Kill him.

01:15:07That's it.

01:15:36Hurry up, Gadget!

01:15:37The place is alive with them!

01:15:38Hurry up, Gadget.

01:15:39You can't hold them off much longer.

01:15:40I'll do the best I can.

01:16:06Okay, try it now.

01:16:08Got it, boy.

01:16:20Got it, boy, Gadget.

01:16:21Go on back and signal Foxy.

01:16:26Foxy!

01:16:27Come on, we're ready to go!

01:16:29Tell them to take off!

01:16:31Get going!

01:16:32But, Foxy, we can't leave you!

01:16:36Foxy!

01:16:37I can't make it!

01:16:39They'll have their grenades in you before you get off!

01:16:43He won't come.

01:16:44Send a hit before he makes it.

01:16:45He wants you to leave.

01:16:46He's raising his back.

01:16:52Foxy!

01:16:53Come on!

01:16:55Get that bomber out of here before I let you have it!

01:16:57Get going!

01:17:06Keep coming, you lizards!

01:17:08You'll never get that bomber!

01:17:28All right.

01:17:29Here goes.

01:17:36Come on.

01:17:57So long, sucker.

01:18:06How are we doing, Sandy?

01:18:17He gave his life so we could fly our bomber home and use it again.

01:18:21We will, Foxy, for you and Sandy and Sandy's father.

01:18:24And all the others who died to keep the Stars and Stripes flying over free America.

01:18:28We'll keep smashing at them again and again

01:18:31until we finish them off.

01:18:33That, Foxy, I promise you.

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