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(alarm sounding)

(upbeat music)

(military music)

- Well Lieutenant.

Beneleta Base is now under our control.

- Yes sir, the last of the World Army personnel are leaving.

- They have no alternative,

our new government threw them out.

This country now has the power to make

the rest of the world sit up and listen.

(ominous music)

(gentle music)

- Look Mac, this assignment's important

and we need Joe to do it.

Beneleta Base is--

- I don't want to even hear about it Sam.

Joe and I are taking a holiday and--

- But Mac, where's your--

- No Sam, building the Big Rat and working with it

has meant that we haven't had a real break

for over two years.

Joe needs a holiday and so do I.

- Can't you postpone it a week or two Mac?

- Look, I know what would happen.

If we don't go now, a week or two

will become a month or two.

- Alright, Mac, alright.

I can see that you've made up your mind.

I'm not going to argue.

- Good.

Joe, have you finished packing?

- Um, not quite Dad, I won't be long.

- Well hurry up and do it neatly.

- [Joe] Yes Dad.

- Say uh, where do you plan to go Mac?

- Anywhere there's some sun and a beach.

We'll just go to the airport

and get on the first available plane.

- Ever been to Borova?

- Borova? No.

Do you recommend it?

- Hmm, great place.

Why don't you give it a try.

- I'm ready Dad.

- Good.

Well now let's get these cases into the car.

- Where are we going Dad?

- [Mac] Oh I'll think of somewhere Joe.

- There's some wonderful surfing there.

- Where?

- [Sam] Borova.

- I wish I knew how to surf right.

It must be great.

- You'll be able to do it Joe.

In a few years when you're a stronger swimmer.

- Mac, I've got a great idea.

Let's all go down to the laboratory.

- Sam, if this is some sort of delaying tactic.

- [Mac] What do you mean delaying tactic.

- To get me involved in the assignment you came down about.

- Mac, I just want to help you and Joe enjoy your vacation.

- I'm sorry Sam, it was a wonderful idea

to give Joe the brain pattern of an aquanaut.

- Well we may as well use the Big Rat for pleasure

as well as for business.

- I'll be the best surfer on the beach.

- Alright Joe, you know what to do.

What's the library tape number Sam?

- Yeah, let's see.

Aquanaut, Bill Frazer.

Yes, here you go.

Q14.

- Q14.

Now, relax Joe.

Relax completely.

(beeping)

(upbeat music)

(joyful music)

We won't be back for lunch.

We're spending the day on the beach.

- Very good sir.

- (sighs) I think Sam was right Joe.

Borova certainly seems to be a wonderful place.

- Yes Dad, I can't wait to get to the beach.

- What are we waiting for?

- Have a nice day sir.

(telephone rings)

Hotel Andero.

Yes, yes we do have a Professor McClaine and his son

staying at the hotel sir.

I see.

Ha, surprise them.

I understand.

Well, in that case I won't tell them you called.

They're down at the beach.

(suspenseful music)

- Will you come for a swim Dad.

- Mmm, oh maybe tomorrow.

I'm just going to sit here and relax.

- Do you think you're getting too old for swimming Dad.

- What!

Too old, me! Never.

Ha, ha, ha, go on, go and get changed.

Won't catch me that easily.

- Alright Dad.

- Here, don't forget your goggles,

or you won't swim like an aquanaut.

(ominous music)

- There you are sir, room 19.

Next door to Professor McClaine as you requested.

- Thank you.

- The professor seems a very popular man.

- Dad, wake up Dad.

- Joe, I was just dozing.

What is it?

- Well, I know it sounds silly.

But someone stole my swimming trunks.

- What!

Are you sure you didn't drop them somewhere?

- No Dad.

I left them in my beach bag while I went to buy an ice-cream

and when I came back, someone had taken them.

- Did they take anything else?

- No, just the trunks.

- That's very odd.

Never mind Joe, you've got another pair at the hotel.

Well, this is very nice Joe.

- I like it in Borova, it's a great place.

- Well Joe, I think it's time you were going to bed.

- Okay Dad, good night.

- Night Joe.

(suspenseful music)

- Hey come back, stop!

- If I ever get my hands on whoever did this.

Look at it, what a mess!

- What were they after Dad?

- I just don't know, the only thing missing

is your spare swimming trunks, it's incredible.

But don't worry I intend to get to the bottom of this.

- Yes Dad.

- Get some sleep now Joe.

We'll talk about it in the morning.

(sinister music)

- You're up early this morning, Professor.

- Yes.

Tell me, has anyone been asking for me?

- Well, er, there was one gentleman.

- What did he look like, can you describe him?

- Well as a matter of fact, he's on the terrace now sir.

Having an early breakfast.

(suspenseful music)

- Sam Loover, I might have guessed.

Miss.

- Yes sir.

- If my friend on the terrace asks for me.

Tell him I've taken my son along the coast.

- To Retva, sir?

- That's right, we're going to Retva.

- [Sam] Taxi.

- Yes sir.

- I want to go to Retva.

- Well that's over 80 miles sir.

- I'm in a hurry, let's go.

- Well Joe, that should take care of Mr. Loover for the day.

- Come on, let's go and buy you a new swimsuit.

- Yes Dad.

- Can I help you sir.

- Yes, I'd like a swimming suit for my son.

- I'm afraid sir, I haven't got one in the shop.

A man just bought my entire stock.

- What!

This is ridiculous, come on Joe.

(footsteps)

- Listen.

- Could it be Uncle Sam, Dad.

- No, he won't be back from Retva for another hour or so.

You walk on Joe, I'll hide in this doorway

and surprise our shadow.

- Alright Dad, but be careful.

(suspenseful music)

- Alright, turn around, nice and slow now.

Shane Weston!

- Hi Mac.

- This time you've gone to far.

- Professor Mclaine, I--

- No it's just not good enough.

I've always insisted that our private life

must not be interfered with.

You and Sam Loover follow us here,

take the room next to ours--

- Professor McClaine, I would remind you

that Colonel Henderson is present.

I'm sorry Colonel, it's a security matter.

- It's alright, I don't pretend to understand

how the Professor and his son fit into all this.

But I'll leave you to it.

- Thank you Colonel.

- [Mac] Hello Sam, have a nice trip?

- Sit down Sam.

I was about to put the Professor in the picture.

- Alright, I'm waiting.

And it had better be good.

- If you look at this map.

We're here.

About 70 miles north here is a World Army base at Beneleta.

- As you probably read in the newspapers Mac,

the new government in this country ordered the World Army

to evacuate the base.

We pulled out on the understanding that the base

would be dismantled.

- Our agents tell us differently.

They've taken over the base for their own use

and intend to use it for their own ends.

For the sake of world peace,

Beneleta Base must be destroyed.

- I still don't see where Joe comes into this.

- Colonel Henderson was all set to make the attack

until he was injured.

- He's the only man with the knowledge and experience

to carry it out successfully.

He knows how to drive the attack vehicle,

is familiar with the terrain and is an expert

on the base's defense system.

- And you want Joe to go back to the Big Rat

and receive his brain pattern.

- There's no need.

- What do you mean?

- Joe's already received the transfer.

I'm afraid Mac, Q14, the brain pattern reference

I gave you was not an aquanaut.

- Then it was you who kept stealing my swimsuits

Uncle Sam!

- Yes Joe.

We couldn't let you go swimming believing yourself

to be an expert.

- Now, the armored vehicle will be brought in

by submarine tonight.

The attack is scheduled for first light tomorrow.

(suspenseful music)

(adventurous music)

It's time.

Base to A14.

Break cover and commence final approach.

- Where is the A14?

- In a forest about 20 miles from the base.

(exciting music)

They must spot it soon.

- Then they'll throw everything they've got at it.

- Professor, where's your son this morning?

- Joe?

Oh I'd say he's in the controls of the A14 armored vehicle.

- Oh I get it.

In his dreams.

He's still sleeping huh.

- Maintain radio silence.

You are 10 miles from target.

- Major, I have an unidentified vehicle registering

on the outer alarm circuit.

- Send a tank to investigate.

- Major, a report from the tank sent to investigate

has just come through.

They have visual contact with some sort of armored vehicle.

- Order them to destroy it.

- So you want to play rough do you?

- The intruder has destroyed the tank.

It's now only three miles from the base.

- Sound the general alarm.

Launch all available missiles.

(alarm sounding)

- Base to A14, base to A14.

When you are within one mile of the base,

switch to automatic control and eject.

- Switch to automatic and eject.

(dramatic music)

- Well what's this Professor?

- My invoice to the World Intelligence Network.

Airfare, hotel, everything.

- I'd like to authorize it.

But I have to explain our expense account.

What could I put it down to?

- Well, let's say business holiday for a month.

Joe and I are staying on.

- But Professor I--

- Come on Joe, let's go and buy those swimming trunks.

- Professor!

- Don't worry Mr. Weston.

As the egg said to the frying pan, the yolk's on you.

Get it.

(Mac laughing)

(lighthearted music)