Well, I can see your squadron will either be getting new equipment or a new C.O. I...
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Bader:
[Spotting the Base Commander]
I was just on my way to find you, Sir. We've been unable to get replacement spares and tools, so I've sent this signal of to Group. '242 Squadron fully operational as regards pilots, but non-operational, repeat, non-operational as regards equipment' Bader's 242 Squadron Base Commander:
[Taking the signal form from Bader and reading it]
You know, you just can't do this! Bader:
Well, I've done it, Sir. Bader's 242 Squadron Base Commander:
There'll be an awful row at Group. Bader:
There'll be an awful row at Fighter Command. I sent them a copy too! Bader's 242 Squadron Base Commander:
Well, I can see your squadron will either be getting new equipment or a new C.O. I wouldn't like to bet on which!
[Spotting the Base Commander]
I was just on my way to find you, Sir. We've been unable to get replacement spares and tools, so I've sent this signal of to Group. '242 Squadron fully operational as regards pilots, but non-operational, repeat, non-operational as regards equipment' Bader's 242 Squadron Base Commander:
[Taking the signal form from Bader and reading it]
You know, you just can't do this! Bader:
Well, I've done it, Sir. Bader's 242 Squadron Base Commander:
There'll be an awful row at Group. Bader:
There'll be an awful row at Fighter Command. I sent them a copy too! Bader's 242 Squadron Base Commander:
Well, I can see your squadron will either be getting new equipment or a new C.O. I wouldn't like to bet on which!
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I sent this
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242 now operational as regards pilots
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but non operational repeat non operational
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as regards equipment
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What
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Good heavens
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You should've shown me
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I'll take any kicks
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You can't do this
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I have
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There'll be a row at Group
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And Fighter Command
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242 will get new equipment or a new CO
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I won't bet on which
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Movie Summary
Biopic of RAF Group Captain Douglas Bader who, after having lost both legs, flew a British fighter plane during WW2.
