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Admiral Bradley,

I wanted a conference, sir.

Very well.

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Now, here is the exact position of our

carrier. Senator, if you step over here,

you can see the chart.

We're 750 mi from the west coast. This

is the point from which we'll make our

attack.

For just a moment, Admiral Bradley, am I

to understand this carrier has evaded

all the submarines you set up as a

defense?

Not all of them, Senator.

Well, let's say most of them.

Admiral Williams, you stated that the

point of attack is 750 mi out. Could you

actually hit the coast from that

distance?

Yes, Senator, and from a lot farther

with this new weapon. This is the first

time it's ever been fired from the deck

of a carrier. And if we're successful,

it could very well change the whole

future of naval warfare.

Now, hear this. All observers, report to

the bridge.

With one of my submarines unaccounted

for, we still have an outside chance.

Don't make any bets on it. We're going

to fire in just 10 minutes.

Stand by for the 10-minute warning.

There it is, gentlemen. The result of

two years of preparation.

A V2 rocket which will be directed to

its target by radar from this carrier.

Heavy ships at 075.

Bring her up to 62 ft.

62 ft.

Down. Periscope. Right 10° rudder.

Steady on course 270.

Right 10° rudder. Steady on course 270.

150 ft.

150 ft.

We're going to go into the screen. Rick

for silent running.

Rick for silent running.

Heat.

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Heat.

Secure from silent running.

Secure from silent running.

All ahead standard.

All ahead standard.

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Bring her up smartly. Periscope depth.

Periscope depth.

Up. Periscope.

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Down scope make ready all torpedo tubes.

Make ready all torpedo tubes

up there. Go.

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Fast propeller is 105.

Down go down. Emergency 150 ft.

Emergency 150 ft.

10° down bubble negative.

Message from fleet umpire to submarine

blue fin. You have been sunk by depth

charge surface.

Now that's what I call being sunk with

dignity. Everything high class. No rivet

springing a leak. No banging your head

with every depth charge. And no upper

plate wobble.

You're a very funny man. Admiral

Bradley's going to love this

service.

Bradley, a message from the Fleet

Empire.

There goes the ball game. The Blue Fin

was the last submarine we had in a

position to attack.

Why don't you demand? It isn't every day

a submariner gets to see a rocket fire

off a carrier. Stand by for the 3minut

warning.

Take a look at that,

brother. Wouldn't want to be around when

they let that go.

How'd you like to be around where it

lands?

By then, I'll be out. I've done my 20

years. From now on in, I'll read about

those things in the newspapers.

That's what we need on our subs.

What?

You heard me fuss. We need a rocket like

that on the blue fin.

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

Why can't they go back to bows and

arrows?

Oh,

heat, heat.

Signal all units to cease present

exercise and return to port.

I sir, congratulations on a successful

operation, Admiral.

Thank you, Bradley.

Congratulations, Admiral.

Thank you,

Captain Whitaker. When we get to port,

have your commanding officers report for

a conference aboard my flagship. I sir,

get over number one.

Get over number one.

The ad was in a pilot house, sir.

Thank you.

It was the job of our submarines as a

defending force to stop that carrier,

and we failed.

If this had been actual warfare of the

type we'll face in the future, our West

Coast would be trying to recover from

its first atomic attack.

Pardon me, Admiral.

Yes.

We didn't have much of a chance against

their anti-ubmarine devices. When I

tried to close in, I couldn't evade

their sound screen. I don't think

torpedoes are the answer anymore.

You're Tabot, aren't you?

Yes, sir.

Report to my cabin after this

conference.

Yes, sir.

Talbert, I know that was a tough spot to

be in, but if you would handle your ship

properly and approaching the destroyer

screen, you may not have been detected.

Maybe not, sir. But the only place any

submarine should have been was 50 mi

away from that task force. That's the

way we'll whip them in the future, sir.

By staying outside their anti-ubmarine

range.

And just what do you expect to do out

there?

Give us some guided missiles, sir. Ones

we can steer right onto the target.

We'll sink them.

Is that all?

Yes, sir. We could hit them and submerge

before they even knew we were in the

same ocean.

You're on Buck Rogers, Bill.

But launching guided missiles from

submarines isn't a isn't a funny paper

idea. It could be practical. The

captain's not talking against your basic

idea, T, but neither am I. It won't be

any surprise to you to learn the Navy's

been interested in such a weapon for a

long time. But it'll take special

submarines.

And until we get a larger appropriation,

why not equip the subs we have? I mean,

if we experiment with our present ships,

that'll save time and money when the new

ships are built. In the meantime, that's

the best defense against attack.

Don't you think that decision is up to

the chief of naval operations?

Yes, sir.

With your permission, sir, I'd like to

make a request to the CNO to take my

ship to the missile test center at Point

Magcoo for special training with guided

missiles.

In other words, you want to jump the gun

on the whole program.

Suppose your request is approved and

suppose you fail at Point Magoo just as

you did the other day. It could cause

the Navy to drop the whole submarine

guided missile project. It might never

get off the drawing board.

I'd still want to try it, sir.

Very well, Tom.

I'll forward your request

but without my recommendation.

I sir.

Well, Whitaker, how does it feel to be

out of date?

Oh, I don't think he meant it that way,

sir.

Well, he ought to. That's the way I felt

about my superiors when I was his age.

If our young officers ever stop feeling

that way occasionally, this Navy will be

in trouble.

Communications. Admiral Bradley. Code to

dispatch chief of naval operations. Blue

fin request permission. Proceed point

Magu.

Better get those things off tonight.

This dispatch just came in, sir. I

thought you might want to see it while

we're still working on the budget

estimates.

What's got into Bradley? He knows

there's no money for this.

That's why he passed it up without

recommendations, sir. But they didn't

look too good on that last operation. So

you can't blame this submarine skipper

for trying. I thought you might like to

hear what the Bureau of Personnel has on

Talbot. Commander William A, commanding

officer of submarine bluefin 1944 when

the Navy crossed at Suba Straits,

installed improvised rocket launching

equipment and bombarded coast of Japan

in 1945.

Oh, that's eh? All dispatch requests is

to proceed to Point Magoo for

experimental training. We've got to give

submarines a chance to fire guided

missiles pretty soon. Otherwise, it'll

look like we're committing ourselves to

just launching them from surface craft.

But without a larger appropriation.

At Tala, try it. There's a final armed

services budget meeting in 7 weeks. If

it can show any results by then, we'll

have a good argument for a real

appropriation.

Well, we got a big job ahead of us,

Fuss. We've done them before, sir. Blue

Fin's a great ship.

Yeah, it went through a lot during the

last war, didn't it? That submarine the

Navy sir and not many of the old crew

left.

No, there's Pete, Ike, Andy, Myers, you.

We're in the sea test range, sir.

Messi's just came in for us to dock at

Portini. It's only a few minutes by Jeep

to Point Magoo.

Fine. First thing in the morning, we'll

take off the wooden deck aft, clear

space so we can rig up launching rails.

I figure we'll need about 20 ft.

Well, I'll I'll get the men started on

it anyway.

What I meant was that

My retirement orders ought to be coming

through in a week or so, sir.

Now, you're really going through with it

this time, huh? Fuss.

Yes.

You on a chicken ranch? That'll really

be something. God, we should think it

over.

Oh, I have, sir. I got another letter

from my sister, sir. Say, did I ever

show you the picture of her boy?

Mhm.

My nephew.

Yeah, he's a bright looking kid.

Gone on 15 now. Too big and sassy for a

woman alone to handle. Needs a man

around to show him the ropes.

You uh you understand, don't you, sir?

Sure, I understand. Just that I've kind

of got used to depending on you. Yes,

sir.

It's a small craft. Get ahead, sir.

Looks like fishing mode, sir.

Something trailing alongside, sir.

We found one of their nets.

All back full. All back full.

Hey, there. You trying to run us now?

You think you own this ocean?

Not so fast, mister. Who said you could

put nets out on a sea test rain?

They tell me at Point Magoo they don't

shoot tonight. Any night they don't

shoot, they fish here. You cut my net.

You know what I'll cost? I'm going to

sue the government.

Don't let us stop you. Why don't you

write a letter to your congressman?

Let's go, Chuck. All ahead standard.

All ahead standard.

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May I see your identification, sir?

Commander tablet reporting to Admiral

Scott. I'll take it. Sentry.

Sign this.

Wear this.

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Carry this. Whatever you do here,

whatever you hear here, whatever you see

here,

leave here. Right.

Oh, now you can squeeze me in for a

minute. Karen, Admiral Scott has to

approve these modifications.

Well, he has to prove everything. I'm

sorry. You'll just have to wait your

turn.

Hello, Hank.

Hello, Bill. What are you doing here?

Me? Why? I'm the pilot that teaches him

to fly without pilots.

Come on, let's grab a cup of coffee.

No thanks. I've got to see Admiral Scott

right away. Yeah. Well, observe, my boy.

Observe. You'll be lucky if you get in

by next Tuesday. I want to be launching

rockets by then.

Well, it's nice of you to tell us.

Do you have your papers, please?

Yeah.

Bales of them.

You tell Admiral Scott I'm anxious to

see him.

Commander Talbert is here. Admiral.

Turn them in.

Right across the hall.

Thank you.

Send them through as soon as you can

make up specifications.

I I sir.

Oh, you're Tal. Eh, what's the idea of

cutting fishing nets all over the

channel?

Fishing nets?

Well, I only filed one, sir.

Well, one's too many. First call I had

this morning was from a fisherman

threatening to sue everybody. We've had

enough trouble convincing the ranch

owners we're not going to blow everyone

to kingdom come without you getting us

involved with the fisherman, too.

I was very anxious to get here, sir.

Everybody's anxious to get here. Navy,

Army, Air Force, Marines, but you were

the first one who brought a submarine

along. It ought to be interesting. Very

interesting. Did you bring any money

with you?

Well,

what we're here for won't cost very

much, sir.

We can't afford it if it cost anything.

Operation 6 deferred. 20-minute warning

on the LON has been

We're loaded with projects. guided

missiles from land to aircraft, from

ships to aircraft, aircraft to aircraft,

and we barely enough money to keep those

going without experimenting with

submarines.

Well, I know things are tight, sir, but

I wouldn't be here if CNO didn't think

it was important. All I needed the

materials and

Oh, that's all. A few guided missiles,

maybe some launching rails to fire them

from. What about a few other little

things like special training for your

crew? Do you know what that consists of?

One, basic construction of missiles and

launchers. Two, the theoretical and

practical aspects of rockets, jets, and

pulsejet engines. Three, handling and

maintenance of the missile and its

launching equipment. Four, preparation

of missiles for firing. Five, theory of

radio and radar control. Six,

adjustments and maintenance of special

control equipment. Seven, technique of

controlling the missile in flight, I

could go right on, tablet, but I won't

because you're an expert already, and

all you need are the materials.

Well, I thought since we were only going

to be here for 7 weeks, sir.

7 weeks? I've been working with rockets

for 13 years and it's taken me that long

to figure out how we can boil this

course down to four months. Classes

start in the morning. Any questions?

No, sir.

My crew learns fast.

What do you feed the admiral for

breakfast? Small commanders.

No, he's a nice man. It's only that he

has to spend most of his time saying no.

No money, no equipment,

and no dice, commander. Cup of coffee,

please.

Yes, sir. Now,

you didn't pick that accent up around

here, did you?

No. My family was Danish. We came over

during the war.

You live on the base?

None of the civilian employees live on

the base. Most of us live up in Oxnard.

That's the nearest town.

Well, I'll have to look into that. I'm a

great believer in knowing where

everybody lives. You have a pretty

responsible job here, don't you? I guess

you know that we start school tomorrow.

Ah, what a shame to waste all that time

in classes.

You think so?

Yeah.

Working with Ms can be very dangerous.

It's important that everyone knows his

job.

That's why I feel it's best to

concentrate on just the courses that

really count.

Maybe you know a couple of shortcuts.

Sure, all of them. So, I should be very

careful in checking your attendance.

I wouldn't want you to miss a thing.

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As security officer of this station, I

want to impress two things on you. One,

you are the first submarine personnel to

receive special training and guided

missiles. This fact in itself is

confidential.

Two, you will discuss this training with

no one. Instructors at this station will

be glad to answer any questions that may

arise. At all times, complete security

will prevail. You'll now report to

classroom number one.

A missile is anything that can be

projected to hit a distant object. A

guided missile is one that can be

controlled by radar and directed to its

target. Now, for you submariners,

launching a missile will not be unlike

firing a torpedo with wings. But before

you can launch one yourself, you must

know all about them. How they're

assembled, what makes them fly, their

characteristics, and varying conditions.

Three or four months, you'll have a

pretty good idea what they're like.

All of these are guided missiles. This

is a Dragonfly.

It last test it flew 1500 miles in 41

minutes.

This missile over here is a Loom. It's

equipped with booster rockets which drop

off after the missile has gained flying

speed. Now, this is the type you'll

probably launch from your submarine. It

can travel a distance of 150 mi in 18

minutes.

This is the M27 which is launched from

the ground against attacking aircraft.

Travels about 750 mph. You know, we're

pretty well pressed for time. And since

we're only going to use the loom,

Admiral Scott insists that each class be

instructed in all types of guided

missiles.

A launcher is the mechanism from which a

guided missile is fired. Firing a guided

missile, gentlemen, is a whale of a

complicated business. Therefore, this

course will deal with aerodynamics,

electronics, and gyroscopics.

Before we finish, you will know more

about these books than the men who wrote

them.

I quit high school to join the Navy.

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Before any missile is approved for use,

its motor is first tested and restrained

flight. Any flaws that might make for

erratic flight are detected here.

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Hey, where's the pilot?

That's one of our target planes. In

flight, it has no pilot, but is directed

from another plane. Takeoffs and

landings. The chief here is a pilot.

Okay, chief.

Well, that does it. Then we get down to

submarines without crews. Do you think

they'll ever learn how to swab a deck by

just pressing a button?

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That's it, fellas. Maddox and Thomas,

you'll stay here. Ah, so far we've

learned just about everything except

what we came here for.

Yeah, I'm going to have a talk with that

professor.

Now, we may have to set up shop for

ourselves.

But we haven't learned anything about

launching missiles and we've got to know

how to build a launcher and if we wait

until the last minute.

Now, don't be impatient, Commander.

After you finish these courses, you'll

learn the practical side of building a

launcher. I know

outside the classrooms.

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What are we doing here? There's a third

place you're taking me and the sign

still says keep out.

Only this one is smaller. Look, the

skipper said you may have to set up shop

for yourselves, didn't he? What are you

guys going to do when I'm gone?

Hi. Hi. Hey. Uh, is this a new type of

launcher? Looks different to me. No,

same old thing. R10. R10. Huh? Yeah. No.

Be sure you keep it 15 in away from the

outside rail.

Oh, still keeping the distance at 15 in,

huh?

Sure. Why not?

I've heard that the latest

specifications.

What do you mean? These are the

Hey, you new here?

Me?

Oh, no. I I just been in the hospital,

that's all. Just Just checking up to

make sure that I haven't missed

anything. Well, see you around, chief.

So long.

Well,

well, what?

We know there's an R10 launcher and that

the inside rail is exactly 15 in from

the outside rail.

Now, all we have to do is go back and

draw up a blueprint.

Yeah.

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Hey, Chief.

You're paying, aren't you? And Makavoy,

we might be.

That's the way I like people to talk.

Everything open and above both.

Look, Chief, you can save us both a lot

of trouble by just following

regulations. You want to know anything

special? Ask the instructors. That way,

nothing leaks out and we keep all this

secret. You do that, you'll stay out of

trouble, and I'll stay out of your hair.

Okay.

Who was that guy?

Remember what they told us? Whatever you

do here, whatever you see here, whatever

you hear here, he's the guy that makes

sure it stays here.

Come in.

Hello, fudge.

You uh sent for me, sir? Yeah. What's

with you in the security office?

Nothing much. We just monitored off

limits, that's all, sir.

You must be getting old. You've never

been on report before.

I never hit Point Magoo before, sir.

This outfit knows all the angles. They

throw you nothing but curves.

Yeah.

And some of them come in pretty nice

packages,

huh?

Well, I thought we'd take a drive down

to the beach as I hear the view's very

beautiful down there.

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What? Wasn't that what we came up here

for?

Well,

well,

think of the time we've saved. You see,

Commander, I've been out with sailors

before.

Yes, I I was beginning to get that idea.

And they usually feel that at first they

must be polite. So for half an hour they

talk about how beautiful the night is,

the ocean is, and I am. Well, it's very

flattering, but every girl has heard it

before. And when a man has spent all

that time talking, he's up to be

difficult to handle. So I'd rather kiss

him first and then say no, to start out

by saying no and kissing him later.

You take a lot for granted, don't you?

And how you know that was my intention?

Can a man take a a girl out for any

other reason than just

Oh, yes. There's a second type of man.

They buy me nice dinners. They pay me

compliments, but it always turns out

that they're in some kind of trouble at

the station. And they suddenly think

that since I'm the admiral secretary,

that maybe there's a way I could help

them.

What makes you think I'm that type? I

mean, you've you've got a very warped

opinion of men. I wouldn't play a trick

like that on you. I would.

But that's fine because then I don't

have to embarrass you by saying no to

that either. Oh,

now just wait a minute.

You see, I realize how important this

work is. I know what it means to be on

the losing side of a war.

To me, my work is much more than just a

job in an office.

And since my day starts at 8:00 a.m. and

you don't want anything from me after

all, I think you better take me home.

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Good night, commander, and thanks for a

pleasant evening.

Now what?

Now what?

Yeah, you're the girl who always knows

what a man's going to do next, aren't

you? Well,

well, I'm sorry if I hurt your feelings.

You don't know what you did to my

feelings.

I wouldn't blame you if you didn't want

to see me again.

You know, there's a third type of man

you didn't mention.

What kind is that?

That's the kind of man who likes to make

up his own mind.

Really?

Now, that kind of a man could be very

interesting.

But not tonight.

Wait a minute. You can't say no until

you've kissed me. That's your

philosophy, isn't it?

Oh, my philosophy is only one kiss to an

evening one to a customer.

Yes. Well, maybe I'm not a one evening

customer.

Please, you don't have to be polite and

see me to the door. How about me? I

mean, after all, you are going to invite

me in for a minute, aren't you?

No, please. My family may be waiting up

for me.

You'd want to wait up for a girl who can

take care of herself like you.

Well, we can talk about that some other

time.

Sure, we can do our talking later.

Oh.

Well,

I guess I've stayed my minute.

Good night, Commander.

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Right over this way over.

Okay, go ahead.

All right, now let's take it back. Take

it back.

Come on.

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This transfers it and regulates it down

to your other valve which is turned on

after we invite them in. The last

instance of the

10 minutes.

All observers take cover behind

designated barricade.

Control

Able from area clearance. What's the

status of the loon?

This is Control Able. We're all set to

start a 5minute warning. Is the area

clear?

Area is clear.

Control Able from area clearance. We are

ready to track Lon. The area is clear.

Okay. For 5-minute warning.

Mark 5 minutes.

Firing circuit. Safe. Firing circuit

safe. Plug in firing leads.

Close the safety switch.

Check the firing circuit.

Firing circuit. Okay.

Launcher is armed.

Launcher armed.

Standby for the twominute warning. Mark

2 minutes.

Ox Nest, this is control. Chase plane,

take off.

45 seconds.

Take over, commander.

40 seconds.

Standby to start engine.

35 seconds.

Start engine.

20 seconds.

15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

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Take plume to 3,000 ft.

To 3,000 ft.

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Lowhawk 1, this is control.

Go ahead, control.

We are directing Lun at 3,000 ft. How's

it flight?

Moon at 3,000 ft. Speed 500. Flying

steady.

Loon test checked. Speed 500. Course

steady. Altitude 3,000 ft.

Hello, Hawk 1. This is control.

Go ahead, control.

Target is big rock. Continue to observe

contact. Will

go.

Are you kidding me?

Hey you guys, listen to this. My kid

nephew wants to know how soon he can get

into the Navy. As if 20 years in this

canoe club wasn't enough for one family.

Well, I'll soon whail that idea out of

his head.

You won't have to when he gets a look at

what 20 years did to you.

Fuss is just kidding. Did it take a 20

mule team to get him out of this man's

navy?

That's what you think. There I'll be

sitting on my big fat retirement check

drinking my beer

while your nephew polices the area. I'll

bet he'll have to join the Navy just to

get away from you. Some dirt over there.

Any news, sir?

The only good news I've had today was

about you.

Me, sir?

I heard you reinlisted.

Oh, I

I uh I figured you might be able to use

me, sir.

If anybody's got anything to say.

Who's saying anything?

Civilian.

No luck with Admiral Scotser.

No. I told him we only had 10 days left.

It didn't make a dent. There's just no

launchers adaptable to submarines and

that's it.

Does that mean we leave here without

ever doing what we came for?

Maybe they'll give us some more time,

sir.

Not a chance. You know what burns me up

is that I could build that launcher

myself.

The only problem would be locating the

parts.

Parts? Yeah. Why? They've got everything

you need right over at

Oh, well, just knowing where they are.

You see, that isn't good enough.

Oh, besides, they're probably all

earmarked for other outfits.

Nah, they got plenty of spares.

Oh, really? Well, now, isn't that a

shame? All those nice parts going to

waste. You know, it's too bad I can't

requisition them myself.

Yeah. Oh. Oh, yes, sir. Yes, sir. It's

too bad.

Yes.

Well, I guess we'll have to forget about

it. Oh. Uh, sir, uh, in case anyone

should come calling for you tonight, uh,

where would we find you?

At the officer's club.

Well, there goes the weekend. What do we

do now?

Here's the way I see it. This isn't

going to be like any other deal we've

pulled before. This place is crawling

with security. First, going to need

someone who can make with the locks.

It's not enough. I'm a broom pusher.

I've got to have a mechanical mind, too.

Next, we'll need a strong back. Some

tomato's going to miss me tonight.

Mac,

what a big liberty this is going to be.

Work Saturday night and spend Sunday in

the brrig.

Okay, we'll shove off after dark.

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You make it?

I've handled trickier jobs than this,

haven't I?

Pliers.

I'll take care of my end. You figure out

where we stash this stuff.

I got a vacant boat house all taped,

loaded with tools. It's the only place

on the station they never check.

For a guy who says he's never done time,

you think of everything.

Come on. Come on. How did you ever get

out of reform school anyway? Flunk out.

I don't want to set off any burglar

alarms.

See what do you want? The Navy Cross.

Hey Pete, bring up the truck.

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Andy, you be the lookout.

We'll just take what we need. That way,

they won't miss anything until

inventory.

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Hey, snap it up you guys. I think I saw

some lights.

[Applause]

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I guess we showed them a thing or two.

They won't even know we were here.

Okay, chief. The lights's gone now. All

right. 1 2

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I'm glad I've met you at last,

commander. You've certainly made an

impression on my husband.

Good. I hope.

It's been years since I've heard of

anyone who could irritate the admiral

quite so thoroughly.

You also seem to have made an impression

on my husband's secretary.

Also irritating?

That's not quite the way I'd put it. Why

don't you ask her yourself and find out?

Oh, you've worn me out, Karen. Besides,

I do see enough of my husband at the

office every day.

Don't you believe her? She wears very

well.

Karen, what happened?

She's really wild about dancing.

Oh, he's impossible.

I like that, Commander Tom.

Looks like you're not the only one.

Oh. Uh, care to dance with an older man,

Peg.

Why, Tom?

Telephone for you, Admiral. The duty

officer calling. Oh, excuse me, Peg.

I'll be right back.

I knew it was too good to be true. The

last time you asked me to dance, they

bombed Pearl Harbor.

Oh, no.

[Music]

Patio time.

I thought we were going to dance.

You need a breath of air.

Do I?

Well, not really. I just like to get you

alone and drive myself crazy.

You know, you get more beautiful in the

moonlight. And who doesn't? The dance is

over, Bill.

Oh, that's right. So, I I wouldn't want

you to think that I'm making love to

you.

I'm the subtle type.

So am I.

Yes. Well, the only difference is, you

see, your system works and mine isn't.

Well, we Dan are stubborn people.

Oh, I don't know. I've made a lot of

progress with your uncle.

You have?

Oh, yes. Yes. You know, when I come to

pick you up now, he doesn't growl at me

anymore. He just grinds his teeth.

You and your jokes now. That's the

trouble. I'm a serious girl.

Yeah. Suppose I fell in love with you.

You'd be late.

I've already fallen for you.

That's not the same thing.

I don't know now. It feels exactly the

same.

What's this? Am I trapped?

No. Doc gone it, I am.

What?

You know, this world has really gone

downhill, Karen. In the in the stone

age, when a man had a girl in a corner,

he just hit her on the head. me. I'm

civilized. Yes, I suddenly realize that

I've got honorable intentions.

Well, what a dreadful shock to you.

Well, you can't say I I didn't fight

against it.

That's for not fighting too hard.

Commander Talbert,

I've been looking for you, sir. There's

a chief at the door anxious to see you.

Thank you.

You uh think I can trust you with all

these sailors, huh?

Well, I'm in training.

I'll be right back.

[Music]

I hate to bother you, sir, but Pete's

had another bad attack. It's his uh

appendix.

Oh, appendix. Yes. Well, I was afraid

something like that might happen.

I'll make some excuse and be right with

you. I see.

Let's take a look at that appendix.

Well, you picked a good place for the

operation.

First part of it's all over, sir.

I'd call it a nice, clean removal.

Now all we got to do is figure out how

to put this little erector set together.

Would you men leave anything?

Oh, there's plenty left, sir.

I'm only stumped about one thing, sir. I

don't know where we begin. All right,

I'll show you.

Oh, this is going to have to be a night

job. We can't start cutting classes.

Boy, this will really be like old times.

Are you sure you got away clear tonight?

Oh, you can count on it, sir. We didn't

even leave fingerprints.

It's a print from one of our new

photoelectric devices. Whenever anyone

enters a restricted building after

hours, a picture is automatically taken

by an infrared camera.

They didn't have to steal that material.

If I thought they already, I've given it

to them.

Do you want me to pick them up, sir?

No. Old Talbbert was smart enough to

stay out of the actual theft himself.

I'm curious. Let him go ahead.

Well, but if you do that, sir,

as long as that material isn't needed on

another project, let him have it for the

time being.

Talbert has a lot to learn.

Well, I think it's very generous of you

to let them proceed under the

circumstances, sir. You see, they've uh

they've set up shop in your own boat

house.

They've what?

See that? I get daily reports.

Yes, sir.

Come in.

These reports on the loons just came in,

sir, from Army Ordinance. I thought you

might want to check them.

Ordinance reports, security reports. By

the way, Miss Hansen,

I hope you won't be getting yourself

involved. One of your admirers is under

technical surveillance.

[Music]

That's tight as a drum, sir.

Next time I borrow some iron like this,

I'm going to borrow some men to put it

together.

You did. All right, fudge. Yeah, we

ought to be finished in a couple of

hours.

It sure looks all right, huh?

Well, you know, this uh this ought to

call for a little celebration. How would

you men like some liberty?

Like it? We not only like it, we'll take

it, sir.

Sure will. Yes, sir.

That is if you won't be needing us.

Oh, first I got to talk Admiral Scott

into letting us use this. Think it'll

work? All right, sir.

Well, it has to. When I see the admiral,

good evening, Talbert.

I take it I'm in time for the

christristening.

Christing, sir.

We were just

I know. I've had daily reports from the

time you first set up shop in my boat

house. Step aside.

Alvin, I'd always heard that submariners

pride themselves on being

self-sufficient. Now I believe it.

Thank you, sir.

But I still don't admire the way you

went about it. What was going to be your

next step? I thought that once we'd gone

this far, you might arrange a test.

And what did you intend to fire off the

launcher?

Why, sir? Well,

there was just one thing you didn't

allow for, Talbot. We haven't had a lon

at Point Magoo in 2 weeks.

Since you didn't take us into your

confidence, we weren't able to foresee

what material you need. In the future,

you might do better by trying to work

with the Navy.

Uncle Chris.

Yeah,

you're home early.

I'm always home early since the Navy

came.

They're firing into the sea again today.

And what are you doing?

Getting ready for a picnic with

Commander Talbot.

He's coming here again.

You won't have to see him. I told him I

meet him outside.

K, I don't want you to see him either.

It's bad for you to be serious about

such a man.

Well, I haven't said I was, but if I

want to dance or picnic with him.

I know you, K. You think this is only

your stubborn old uncle talking. But

this is more than Commander Talbbert.

It's the way I feel about all the

sailors like him. Men that work with

things no simple fisherman can

understand. And what they can't

understand, I don't like. So, you turn

your back on it.

Why not? This business frightens me.

There's no answer to it.

You are wrong. There is an answer, but

you won't find it by looking away.

Karen, listen.

Uncle Chris, the men at the station have

wives and children and people they love.

If you are frightened, think how much

worse it must be for them who who really

know how terrible these things can be.

Do you think they want to use these

weapons they've discovered or the one

that will come later? Or perhaps the one

that will blow the world apart? What can

they do? They're not God to say what's

right and wrong and how it will all end.

They're only men and they do the best

they can.

[Music]

Karen,

I still don't have to like it, but I'm

glad to hear no one else likes it

either.

[Music]

I guess I've wasted these past few

weeks, haven't I?

What do you mean?

I mean, I'll be leaving Point McU in 4

days.

Yes, I know.

All I thought about was how much work I

could get done in that time. Instead, I

should have been thinking that I was

going to have to leave you.

Will it matter for very long?

Too long,

Karen. I'm awfully sorry I haven't been

able to see very much of you since the

night of the dance.

I understand.

I wouldn't blame you if you didn't.

I just hope I woke up in time.

Woke up to what?

I I've been trying to think of a way to

say it that wouldn't sound too corny,

but now I don't care anymore.

I love you, Karen.

[Music]

I love you.

That's a very eloquent way of saying it.

I got four days to tell you how much of

you're willing to listen.

I can't think of anything I'd rather

hear.

[Music]

And I have a lot of things to tell you

too. Every bit is corn.

I can see you tonight, tomorrow, and the

day after that.

And then you'd be gone.

Oh, that won't be for good. No, not now.

You know, Admiral Scott, I'd hate to

think that he he was doing me a favor,

but he gave me lots of time to sit on my

hands. Now I can use that time. Don't be

a tow him. Bill, the admiral isn't

against you. He only told you the truth.

Don't try to kid me, Ken.

But darling, we haven't had any Lord's

appointment for 2 weeks. It was only

yesterday that we learned that the new

shipment was at the Army Ordinance

Temple.

They're not far from here, but it takes

time to go through channels.

Well, it does, does it?

Oh, try not to worry about them.

There's nothing you can do, but nothing

anyone can do.

[Music]

Thanks a lot, Hank. I'll see you

tonight.

I still think we're taking a big chance.

If Admiral Scott ever finds out you came

here and I brought you,

he won't.

How do you know the loons are stashed

here? Well, this is the only army

ordinance set up close to Port Mago. And

I suppose you think you'll just borrow a

few. Remember, son, this is the army.

Commander T, see your commanding

officer. Do you have an ID card, sir?

Report to the officer in charge of the

gate, sir.

Commander Talbbert to see your

commanding officer. What's the nature of

your business, sir? Expediting Navy

cargo.

Navy.

Who's in command of this post,

Lieutenant?

The commander of this depot is General

Bentley. Sign this. Initial this.

I'll have one of the men round you up,

sir. Cassidy, take the commander to

headquarters.

[Music]

Beautiful.

[Music]

[Music]

Thanks, Cassidy.

You think you're going to find your way

back without a compass?

[Music]

This only admits you to the reception

room. Sir, you can explain your business

to the captain in the first office.

Commander Taba to see General Benton.

For what purpose, sir?

I can only tell that to the general.

I'm afraid I need more information than

that.

Well,

it concerns guided missiles consigned to

the Navy.

Initial this. Sign this.

There you are, Commander. Present these

to Major Wilson around to your right.

Major Wilson?

No. Major Kennedy. Would you tell me

where?

May I see your papers, please?

Find Major Wilson in the next office

straight ahead.

Thank you.

Major Wilson.

Yes.

Commander Talbot to see General Benton.

May I have your ID card?

This is a pretty old picture. Commander,

where'd you get that uniform?

I bought it. Where'd you get yours? Bye.

But

sign these.

Need all these pictures to see General

Benton.

No, you need these to see Colonel

Hallebertton.

Next office.

Thank you,

Colonel Halbertton. I'm Commander

Talbert.

Follow me,

Colonel Hallebert. And this is Commander

Talbbert.

Why did you want to see me?

Well, I didn't, sir. Very important that

I see General Benton.

You're at Point Mcoo.

Who was the commanding officer there?

Admiral Scott.

General Ben left for Washington 20

minutes ago.

Washington?

That's right.

I have to see him, sir.

You might try the air strip. If this

plane hasn't taken off, you may still

find him in the coffee shop. Oh,

Commander.

Yes.

Your papers?

Yes. Thank you very much.

[Music]

[Music]

How are you, General Benton? Don't tell

me you're taking me off again. I've been

spending so much time in planes, I'm

beginning to feel like I was in the Air

Force.

I think I'll just have a ham sandwich

and a glass of milk.

Quite a ride.

Excuse me, miss. By any chance, did you

have

If you don't mind, young man, I have to

catch a plane.

I'm sorry.

White bread.

Right. Get him right up.

I'm sorry.

So am I. Why don't you watch where

you're going, young man?

But I said I was sorry. I I was just

looking at the plane there, and I I

mean, if you hadn't left your briefcase

sitting in the middle of the floor,

thing like that wouldn't have happened.

Well, do you plan to block it while

you're at it?

I guess this just isn't my day.

Tell me, young man, do you ever have a

good day?

Not when I have to spend the whole

morning with the army. That's enough to

foul up a man for life.

Oh, it is. Eh,

well, I suppose to a navy man.

No, no, it isn't that, sir.

Have you ever tangled with the army?

Have I?

What was so tough about your morning?

Well, I spent the whole morning

collecting calling cards. I saw

centuries. I met lieutenants. I met I

met captains. I met colonels. Did I meet

the right guy?

No. No.

Who is the right guy?

Oh, some character named Benton.

Oh. Oh, that character.

Here you are, General Benton.

Oh, I'm I'm sorry, sir. I I'm I said

that before, didn't I?

Yes, you did.

What are you doing down here?

Uh well well I I wanted to get something

from you, sir.

Yes. You see, I command a submarine down

at Point Mag, and we're just finishing

special training. We were about to fire

our first loon, and then I find out they

don't have any.

What do you expect me to do?

Well, I thought you might give us some,

sir. I I know you have them here and

they're consigned to Point Magcgu, but

they haven't been transferred yet.

I know about your project, Halbert.

There was quite a little talk about it

among the joint chiefs on my last trip

to Washington.

Perhaps next week, you may have some

good news.

No, next week would be too late, sir.

Within 72 hours, I may get orders to

report back to my squadron.

Some years ago,

I intercepted the Navy pass and ran 59

yards to a touchdown. The final score

was Army 17, Navy 14.

I've always owed the Navy something for

that. I'll do what I can.

Oh, that's fine, sir.

Oh, I'm sorry.

You said that before.

Yes.

[Music]

[Applause]

[Music]

Three loons, compliments of General

Benton, sir.

Who authorized you to go to the army or

nest?

No one, sir. When I found out where they

were, they

[Music]

know our orders to leave here by sunset

tomorrow. Sir, may we have your

permission to fire the loan? learned

that your training was authorized by the

CN

tomorrow morning, sir.

It could be ready by then.

Yes, sir. If the shop will install the

launcher, we'll do the rest. In fact, my

crew will work all night getting the

loon ready.

[Music]

Very well. I'll make the arrangements.

Thank you, sir.

Just a minute, Commander.

[Music]

From the day you came here, you've

chosen to go your own way. I didn't like

that, but I could understand it. In a

way, I almost admired it. But there are

some things no man could admire. You

know, of course, that I'll have to

change my secretary now.

So, she didn't have.

Save it, Talvage. I think I have more

regrets about this than you're capable

of. That's all.

[Music]

Karen,

Karen, I didn't know it would turn out

this way,

but you know how important it was for

me. There are things that are important

to me too. This job and the way I felt

about you. But you when it comes to a

choice, you sacrifice anything for

yourself.

I never meant it. Karen, will you just

listen?

Last Sunday I listened. Now there's no

listening left in me.

[Music]

Are the booster rockets ready? All

sensor ready to test the firing circuit.

Hold it.

Is the safety switch on safe?

[Music]

Safety switch on safe, sir.

Check the firing circuit.

Check firing circuit.

Firing circuit. Okay.

Firing circuit. Okay.

Stand by for the 10-minute warning.

Mark 10 minutes.

10 minutes to go, sir.

Tell control fire on schedule.

[Music]

Below control, this is blue fin.

Blue fin. This is control. Go ahead.

We will fire on schedule.

Here's the area clear.

Range file, sir. Small craft big rock.

Where's patrol plane?

Right here, sir.

Contact.

Hello, Snoopy. This is control.

Hello, control. This is Snoopy. Go

ahead. Check small craft founding range

north of Egro.

Wilco,

the range is filed, sir.

What? Give me that.

Hello, Hank.

Yeah, Bill,

this is Blue Fin. Can't you do something

about it?

Take it easy, Bill. I'm working on it

now.

[Music]

Hello, control. Hello, Blue Fin. This is

Snoopy. Just spotted fishing craft. Will

contact. Where did we see that school of

fish this morning? 10 miles north of

here.

Well, take her down. Maybe I can stir up

these fishermanmen with a bullhorn.

On board there.

On board there. How's the fishing?

You want to know where the fish are

running?

10 miles north of here. Follow me.

You hear what he said, Nel? We followed

a plane. Make full speed.

Hello, control. Hello, Blue Fin. This is

Snoopy. The range will be clear in 5

minutes.

Thanks, fella.

Control, this is Blue Fin. We'll fire on

schedule.

How's the time?

5 minutes to go, sir.

Hawk Nest, this is control. Chase planes

take off.

Control,

this is Hawk one heading for blue fin.

Hawk one, hawk two, this is control.

Maintain station over blue fin and track

missile. Shoot down if it goes into

erratic flight.

Welcome out.

[Music]

This doesn't look good, sir.

[Music]

I thought we'd be through before the fog

came in. We have orders to leave point

sunset today. This is it. Battle

stations.

We've just developed some trouble in the

firing circuit. Sir,

take over on the bridge. I'm going on

deck. I see.

Mark, 2 minutes.

2 minutes, sir. I've tested everything,

sir. You better delay the firing.

I'll find the trouble myself. Get along.

But sir, clear the deck.

Hello, control. This is Hawk one on

station over blue fin.

[Music]

How's the time? 90 seconds, sir.

We'll make it.

Test the firing circuit. Quick. Test the

firing circuit.

Hello, control. This is Hawk One. Go

ahead, Hawin.

Explosion on Blue Fin.

Hello, Bluefin. This is Admiral Scott.

Advising State of

Commanding Officer and Chief badly

injured. Returning to Port Weani at full

speed.

Operator, send an ambulance to Port Wine

dock immediately.

They've still got a light on. How long

can they keep guys on the table?

How am I supposed to know?

They've been in there for hours.

[Music]

Skipper's just coming out of surgery.

I still don't know.

Don't know what what shape he's going to

be in.

It's his legs.

How's fuss?

He didn't make it.

Never came to

[Music]

[Music]

Has

[Music]

he got a good patience? And Dr. Gates

for 8 weeks in a hospital. Surprisingly

good.

Commander.

Doctor,

I brought you a visitor.

Hello, Telvin.

Well, this is very nice of you to come

down here, sir.

How are the legs coming along?

Not bad. They're beginning to feel more

like legs. I'll have them back on duty

before you know it.

What have you got here?

Those are plans, sir. I think I know

what caused the accident. Now, if we

make a few changes in that safety switch

for one thing, well, I have some other

ideas, but I'd like to get them to the

board of investigation before they make

their findings.

They already have.

In spite of the explosion, we're going

ahead. Your submarine is staying on at

Point Magoo.

That means you must have put in a

favorable recommendation.

I did. You see, at times I am a

reasonable man.

That's what Karen tried to tell me.

You should listen more to that young

lady. You're a lucky man.

Yes. You don't know how lucky, sir. I

nearly lost everything, but instead it

all turned out fine.

Admiral, this young man ought to be

getting some rest.

Oh, why don't you take them with you?

Oh, right. I'll be back on duty as quick

as I can, sir.

I hope it'll be soon, Talbert.

Oh, thank you.

You haven't told him about fuss?

Not yet. I didn't want to take any

chances till we really got him back on

his feet. We'll start him walking

tomorrow.

We found that in his locker.

We always thought he was kidding about a

house.

What do we do? We can't go ahead without

the skipper signature. And we can't talk

to him until Dr. Gates says it's okay.

I'll see if I can reach Dr. Gates now.

Nurse, if you've seen the doctor

anywhere, I'd like to I like to show how

I get around.

Oh, what do you know? Hello, Andy.

Hello, sir. Pete, how you feeling, sir?

Oh, fine. Mac.

Hi, sir.

Commander, you shouldn't be moving

around without a nurse.

Oh, I'm fine. What are you men doing

here?

Well,

uh, we uh, we were just asking the nurse

if we could see you.

Oh, well, it's about time. I thought you

fellas had given me up for dead.

Have you spoken to Fuss yet?

No, no. Well, let's all go see him

together.

Come on, Commander. Let me help you to

your room.

Oh, I'm fine. Yeah, I I It's my first

time on my feet.

I I sit down here in a moment. The nurse

is right, sir. We'll go along with you.

Let's take a breather.

Wasn't

[Music]

your fault, sir.

Who said it was? It's the brakes, that's

all, sir. That's the way it goes.

[Music]

[Laughter]

I

need some kind of a form to

fill out.

Want to keep up these payments?

Yes, Commander.

My legs.

[Music]

Will you get me Dr. Gates? Quickly,

please.

This is the third time, doctor, that

I've been put off with that excuse.

I haven't been able to see him for a

week.

Sit down.

I'll tell you why you haven't been able

to see him.

Commander Talbot has suffered a relapse.

Is it because he found out about fuss?

But no one blames him.

I know it. But he blames himself

then. What can you do?

If there's no change in a week, we can

send him to another hospital. In new

surroundings, he may snap out of it. And

if he doesn't,

we have no choice.

But he can't be retired.

Doctor of the Navy's his whole life.

Perhaps you haven't encouraged him.

Commander Davis says that that you won't

let him see Bill either. Well, don't you

see that's a mistake?

Doctor, at a time like this, a man needs

his friends more than anything.

Don't you think I know that? I wish I

could make him see his crew.

And you?

I see.

I'm sorry. When he has time to work this

out, I'm sure he'll want to see all of

you.

I hope so.

Think

we better wait here.

Yes, sir.

Think of what the Japs would have paid

for this scrap iron once.

You should be able to do without them

before long. You'll be under the care of

specialists. They've had more experience

with your kind of case.

Thanks for trying to kid me along. Doc

Bill, do you want to leave the Navy?

It's up to you more than anyone else. If

you were as determined to throw off

those supports as you are to throw off

people.

So long, Doc.

[Music]

May I help you, Commander?

I'll get it.

Goodbye, sir.

[Music]

Hallelujah.

[Music]

Hallelujah.

[Music]

Carry on.

Will the launchers be installed aboard

the submarines in time for the next

fleet exercise? Yes, sir. Using the crew

of the blue fin has speeded up the whole

program. Sir,

man at Target designed this gadget after

his accident. It's foolproof. See, you

can't flip this safety switch by

mistake.

They look all right to me, sir. Just

hope we have better luck with the

chocolate. We will.

This new type firing key won't work

until everything checks. It's an idea

our Skipper had while he was in the

hospital.

Come in. Hello, Karen.

Hello, Ador Scott. You sent for me?

Yes. Yes, I did. Here.

Thank you.

Have you heard from Commander Talbot?

No, I haven't.

Well, I've been in touch with Dr. Gates

right along. They still haven't found

any reason why he shouldn't be able to

walk without support.

Nevertheless, he can't.

Then he hasn't changed.

That's what bothers me. I feel it was my

fault, too, letting him go ahead that

day. But these things can happen to

anyone. The only thing a man can do is

put them behind him and go on with his

work.

But how do you convince him?

Guided missiles off submarines will be

the most important element of our test

at the next fleet exercise. If we could

have him take part.

Oh, yes. I understand. I thought when I

went down to San Diego, I'd go to the

hospital and talk to him to make him see

that the Navy needs him, that he needs

the Navy. But Talbot has to want to come

back, not only to the Navy, but to life

itself. Only one person I know might be

able to call him back to both. Will you

go down to San Diego with me, Karen, and

talk to him?

I don't think it'd be of any use.

[Music]

say that he needs the Navy. I think he

does.

It's premier.

If you're right, Karen, that young man's

even sicker than I thought. But I don't

believe it. If anyone can shake him out

of it, you can. Will you try?

[Music]

Hello, Bill.

Aren't you going to be polite and say

you're glad to see me?

I never felt less polite in my life.

[Music]

It's good to see you.

What brought you all the way down here?

A business call.

[Music]

I thought I might collect something on

my 48 cents.

48 cents?

A bad investment I made in postage

stamps.

Why didn't you answer my letters, babe?

Oh,

I've just been too busy.

Easy. Doing nothing takes a lot of time.

Maybe it's time you stop doing nothing.

Admiral Scott has a job for you.

Doing what? Knitting a pair of socks.

No, an important job. You've heard about

the fleet exercises?

Yes, I couldn't help hearing about it.

Well, did you hear that Admiral Scott

has been put in charge of all missile

equipped submarines?

He has picked a blue fin for his

flagship and he wants you on it.

[Music]

Why?

He knows you can be a help to him.

It's too late, Karen.

Guess the Navy's turning me out to out

to pasture next month.

Are you going to sit there and do

nothing about it?

What do you think I can do? You think I

can get on a submarine with these?

But the doctor says you can.

You've fallen for that stuff, too, huh?

You got to know when to quit.

I used to know a man who never quit,

never gave in.

If I'd known when to quit, I wouldn't be

here now.

And first would be alive. Is that it?

Look, since I've been here, I've heard

all the pep talks. I know all the

routines up and down, back and forth.

So, whose bright idea was it anyway to

send you here to make the last try? They

really loaded you with ammunition,

didn't they? All about the Navy needing

me. Now, what was your next step? How

far were you willing to go?

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I was willing to go the long way because

I loved you. But you wouldn't understand

that. You're too selfish to know what

loving means. But first understood.

In his own way, he loved you. And he

died because he believed in you. What

would he think of you now quitting?

His dying was one thing,

but it's another to to turn your back on

the only thing that made his death have

any meaning.

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Please.

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Yes.

What?

But but Edmus Scotty, didn't he tell the

people at the hospital? Well, he must

have told someone where he was going. He

can't just

Yes, I'll be right over.

Well, keep on checking. We know he

hasn't left town. Well, he must be

somewhere. A man can't just disappear.

Yes, let me know. We don't hear

something quick, we'll bring the police

into it.

Why did I say those things? I didn't

have to. I didn't mean them.

Karen, you have to get some sleep.

Not till we find him.

Yes.

Yes, of course.

Well, thank you. He's on the base. The

sentry at the gate said he was heading

for the blue fin.

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Heat. Heat.

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Heat.

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Heat.

Heat.

Heat.

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Heat. Heat.

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Heat. Heat.

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Heat up here.

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Good to walk through the ship again,

sir. Let me quickly brief you on what

we're doing. Our target, the carrier, is

out here protected by destroyers.

Captain Whitaker commanding the

submarines Barracuda, Devilfish, Tune,

and Whale will try to get by the

destroyers for a torpedo attack.

Meantime, our group of submarines will

stay back here soon as we pick up the

carrier on our radar. We can launch our

guided missiles.

Message from Captain Whitaker. Sir, his

submarines haven't been able to

penetrate the destroyer screen, and the

carrier is now launching an

anti-ubmarine air patrol.

Have we at target bearing yet?

No, sir.

We stay here on the surface and any

planes pick us up with these missiles on

deck.

We've got to fire them now, sir. I know

we don't have contact, but I think

there's a way of putting the missiles

over the target. It's never been tried

before, but it should work.

Let's hear it.

Well, we know where Captain Whitaker's

submarines are. We know they're in radar

contact with the carrier. Now, if we

shoot our missiles up to them, they can

guide them over the target.

Go ahead, Tal.

Thank you, sir.

Hello, Barracuda. This is Blue Fin. In

exactly 3 minutes, our submarines will

commence firing in your direction. Take

control in flight and direct over

target. Over. We'll call

to the deck.

Blue ready, sir.

Very well.

Carbon arrow ready. Cus ready.

Jack ready.

Fire in succession on signal left to

right. Commencing with blue fin. Good

luck to all hands.

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Stand by.

Stand by.

Commence firing.

Commence firing.

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10 seconds. 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 one fire.

[Applause]

[Applause]

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Hello, Blue Fin. No radar contact with

missiles as yet.

Hello, Blue Fin. This is Barracuda.

Missiles now overhead. Taking control.

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Looks like this is your day, Bradley.

It's a big day for all of us, haven't

we?

Guided missiles now crossing fleet

intact. Congratulations.

All units, cease pleasant exercise and

return to port.

Talbbert's the most persistent officer I

ever had. Whenever he wanted something

from the Navy, he got it.

what he's after right now. Even the

Secretary of Defense couldn't give him

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