1941 Page #4

However, we're installing

antiaircraft batteries all over town.

In addition, we have a vast network of

civil defense volunteer aircraft spotters...

...keeping a constant vigil.

They report their sightings directly

to lnterceptor Command Headquarters.

In the event of a sighting that cannot be

immediately identified by Headquarters...

we go to a condition yellow

as a precaution.

The aircraft maintains its position

and attempts to identify it fail...

we go to a condition blue.

The situation persists, we cannot establish

radio contact, we go to a red alert.

During a red alert,

air raid sirens will sound.

All lights must be turned out. Searchlights

will scan the skies for enemy aircraft.

Gun crews will be at ready.

I hope.

Clear the props!

Boost pump on.

Energize. Engage. Ignition!

Are we cleared for takeoff?

B-17, two, seven, one.

Cleared for takeoff

on runway one-eight.

Winds from the southwest.

- You want the stick?

- Yes, yes, yes. Give it to me.

All right. Now.

We are rolling.

We're rolling

down that runway...

...faster and faster.

- I don't feel any thrust.

- Don't worry. You will!

You will.

All right, all right.

Max power!

We're past the point of rejection.

- Get your nose up!

Pull back on that stick!

- Oh, very good.

Landing gear up.

And now we're leveling off

at 20,000 feet.

Turn the wheel to the right.

Good. We're at 20,000 feet.

Ow!

- What's that?

- Nothing. It was a little turbulence.

We hit an air pocket.

Nothing to worry about.

Objectives in sight.

We peer down

the bomb sight.

We're on target.

We open

the bomb bay doors.

We are getting

closer and closer.

We are

approaching target.

You're almost there.

Here we go, Donna. Here we go.

- Bombs away.

Who's playing in

the cockpit? Goddamn it!

- Mission scrubbed.

- Oh, Donna!

Sorry to have to bail out, Loomis,

but it just won't work on the ground.

I tried it in the simulator once.

It was no good there either.

We've got to be airborne.

But, Donna, listen.

We'll try a different flight plan.

We are divebombing Tokyo.

I'd like to say

one final word about bombs.

The eventuality of an air raid

on this city is highly unlikely.

Oh, Donna. You can't do this to me. You

don't know what I've been through today.

Loomis, my father was a drill

sergeant in the Marine Corps.

He taught me how to defend

myself. Now, leave me alone.

Donna, please-

As long as I am here,

I can assure you...

...there will be no bombs

dropped here.

We think we've located

Captain Birkhead, sir.

- Okay, okay.

Bye! See you later!

Bye-bye!

Maxine, I don't know why

I ever listen to you.

I can't do this to Wally. You know

he's been waiting a long time for this.

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