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A Gathering of Eagles

Oh, I'll guarantee you they're great. Listen, he smiled at you. When 'Happy Jack' smiles...

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

Full Transcript

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You're aware of the peace time rule against sending up an aircraft without full power Yes sir
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Sir we were simulating war time conditions
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I would've made the same decision
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So would I
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And I'm not gonna score it as an abort
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We're in
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He didn't even mention the bombing scores
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I guarantee they're the grade He smiled at you
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When Happy Jack smiles at a wing commander it's like giving him the Airman of the Year award
Duration
40 seconds
Views
467
Timestamp in Movie
01:39:16
Uploaded
Nov 23, 2022
Genres
Production
Universal International Pictures

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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.

Actors

Kevin McCarthy
Gen. 'happy Jack' Kirby
Rod Taylor
Col. Hollis Farr
Rock Hudson
Col. Jim Caldwell