And the Czechs. We need them *all!*
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[With the aid of an interpreter, Edwards has berated the Polish pilots for attacking German bombers against orders, before pulling a telegram out of his pocket] Squadron Leader Edwards:
Finally, and God alone knows why, I've received the following signal: [looks down] Squadron Leader Edwards:
"Congratulations! As of today, this Squadron is operational." Signed, Air Vice Marshall Keith Park, AOC 11 Group [the men start cheering, and Squadron Leader Edwards smirks, before the scene changes to Dowding's office] Air Chief Marshall Sir Hugh Dowding:
I was wrong about the Poles. Air Vice Marshal Keith Park:
We also have the second Polish Squadron. Air Chief Marshall Sir Hugh Dowding:
[Donning his cap]
I *thought* you'd mention them. Allright, make them operational. Air Vice Marshal Keith Park:
And the Canadians? Air Chief Marshall Sir Hugh Dowding:
And the Czechs. We need them *all!* [They exit]
Finally, and God alone knows why, I've received the following signal: [looks down] Squadron Leader Edwards:
"Congratulations! As of today, this Squadron is operational." Signed, Air Vice Marshall Keith Park, AOC 11 Group [the men start cheering, and Squadron Leader Edwards smirks, before the scene changes to Dowding's office] Air Chief Marshall Sir Hugh Dowding:
I was wrong about the Poles. Air Vice Marshal Keith Park:
We also have the second Polish Squadron. Air Chief Marshall Sir Hugh Dowding:
[Donning his cap]
I *thought* you'd mention them. Allright, make them operational. Air Vice Marshal Keith Park:
And the Canadians? Air Chief Marshall Sir Hugh Dowding:
And the Czechs. We need them *all!* [They exit]
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Finally
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and God alone knows why
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I've received the following signal
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Congratulations As of today this squadron is operational
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Signed Keith Park Air Vice Marshal AOC 11 Group
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ALL CHEERING
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I was wrong about the Poles
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We also have the second Polish squadron sir
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I thought you'd mention them All right make them operational
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And the Canadians
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And the Czechs We need them all
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Movie Summary
In 1940, the British Royal Air Force fights a desperate battle to prevent the Luftwaffe from gaining air superiority over the English Channel as a prelude to a possible Axis invasion of the U.K.
Actors
Squadron Leader Edwards
Air Vice Marshal Keith Park
Squadron Leader Colin Harvey
