Join the conversation
Log in or create an account to leave a comment
Log In
Gen. 'Happy Jack' Kirby:
Col. Farr, you're aware of the peacetime regulation against sending up an aircraft without full power? Col. Hollis Farr:
Yes, sir. Col. Jim Caldwell:
Sir, we're simulating wartime conditions. I would have made the same decision. Gen. 'Happy Jack' Kirby:
[scratches one cheek, then the other]
So would I. And I'm not going to score it as an abort. [cracks a smile and exits] Col. Hollis Farr:
We're in. Col. Jim Caldwell:
He didn't even mention the bombing scores. Col. Hollis Farr:
Oh, I'll guarantee you they're great. Listen, he smiled at you. When 'Happy Jack' smiles at a wing commander, that's like giving him the Airman Of The Year Award
Col. Farr, you're aware of the peacetime regulation against sending up an aircraft without full power? Col. Hollis Farr:
Yes, sir. Col. Jim Caldwell:
Sir, we're simulating wartime conditions. I would have made the same decision. Gen. 'Happy Jack' Kirby:
[scratches one cheek, then the other]
So would I. And I'm not going to score it as an abort. [cracks a smile and exits] Col. Hollis Farr:
We're in. Col. Jim Caldwell:
He didn't even mention the bombing scores. Col. Hollis Farr:
Oh, I'll guarantee you they're great. Listen, he smiled at you. When 'Happy Jack' smiles at a wing commander, that's like giving him the Airman Of The Year Award
Full Transcript
00:00:01.000 --> 00:00:07.064
You're aware of the peace time rule against sending up an aircraft without full power Yes sir
00:00:07.063 --> 00:00:10.032
Sir we were simulating war time conditions
00:00:10.999 --> 00:00:12.076
I would've made the same decision
00:00:17.355 --> 00:00:19.414
So would I
00:00:19.413 --> 00:00:22.701
And I'm not gonna score it as an abort
00:00:25.334 --> 00:00:27.256
We're in
00:00:27.248 --> 00:00:30.627
He didn't even mention the bombing scores
00:00:30.616 --> 00:00:33.699
I guarantee they're the grade He smiled at you
00:00:33.695 --> 00:00:38.871
When Happy Jack smiles at a wing commander it's like giving him the Airman of the Year award
Want This Clip in HD?
Upgrade for HD/4K downloads and unlimited access. Upgrade now →
Movie Summary
During the Cold War, Air Force Colonel Jim Caldwell shapes up his Strategic Air Command B-52 wing to pass a nuclear war readiness test.


