Keep 'Em Flying Page #5

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and don't shout so loud!

I can't hear what

my party's saying.

Oh, I'm sorry.

Okay.

Now, listen.

Craig, there's another thing

you must understand.

Jim wants to fly,

more than anything.

It's only that... When he was

a kid, he saw his dad crash,

and he's never been

able to forget it.

When it came time to solo,

he couldn't make it, got sick.

You know? Plenty of us

know. We're keeping quiet.

We're just as anxious for

Jim to solo as you are.

Linda, do you think that anybody

who knows anything about flying...

could have forgotten

your father...

and what he did

for the game?

I... I don't know what...

Look, I didn't come here to

talk about your brother.

I'm much more interested

in your brother's sister.

Why do you think

I got rid of Morrison?

I've been trying to tell you,

somebody called Morrison!

Why don't he answer? Because I'm Morrison!

I'll tell him

when he gets in.

If I had my hands on you,

I'd bust you in the nose!

Oh, yeah? I'll fight you! I'll fight you!

And I'll fight you!

And I'll fight you!

We'd better call it a draw. You'd better!

As soon as you hang up, I'll meet

you outside the recreation room.

In five minutes.

I'll be there!

Don't forget to be there. Yeah!

Don't have any cadets around to

help you. I'll be there all alone!

You're darn right, because

I ain't gonna be there!

Hi.

Hi.

Just had some trouble with

a guy on the phone. Me too.

Into the air

you flying cadets

The wings of America

are in your hands

Into the air

you flying cadets

You're the symbol of all

for which America stands

Spread your wings

you eagles, and fly

Time for fledglings

to take to the air

Hit the beam

and get those planes in the sky

And let's keep 'em flying there

We're an all-American team

And we see every play

eye-to-eye

Hit 'em hard and fast

Let that be our theme

And let's keep 'em flying high

Join that American eagle up there

Keep the skies clear together

He's the undisputed king

in the air

And that makes us

birds of a feather

Spread your wings

you eagles, and fly

Time for fledglings

to take to the air

Take 'em up

in dirty weather or fair

And let's keep 'em flying there

That is the structure and function

of the aerial-type torpedo.

Now to make sure

you've all understood,

I'd like one of you to repeat

the description I've just given.

What about you, Mr. Roberts? Huh?

I'm sure you won't have any

trouble. What do you mean?

About the aerial-type torpedo.

Oh.

This torpedo is a recent and valuable

addition to the air force armament.

It functions for both

air and water attack.

It has a water speed capable of

56 knots and air speed unlimited.

It contains 963 pounds

ofhigh explosive in the warhead,

which is enough to make a

molehill out of a mountain.

The motor operates by hot gases,

fumed by the combustion...

of secret chemicals

and compressed air.

The air is stored

in a special chamber,

4,862 pounds

to the square inch.

The motor of the torpedo

is started...

by the simple expedient

of releasing that pin.

Anything else,

Professor?

That's all for today,

gentlemen.

How many miles an hour

does that go on water?

Miles an hour?

It's not miles an hour.

There's nautical terms

for that.

If you asked a sailor how fast that was

going, he wouldn't say "miles" to you.

He'd say "knots" to you.

He would, huh?

Mm-hmm.

And I'd say "nuts" right

back to him! Oh, well.

There's no use talking like

that. It's useless. Hey, you.!

Come here.

Who, me?

Come here.

Return this torpedo to the supply

office for shipment to the air depot.

Are you sure you mean me?

Yeah! And watch your step.

No, wheel it

out of here.

You and the rest,

come with me.

Blackie, come here. I'm

a-scared of this. Why?

This is full of

high explosives.

The explosives are in the

front. You stand in the back.

Then if it explodes,

you'll never know it. Ohh.

I'll never know it?

I don't get it.

I think I'll christen you

after my girlfriend. Heathcliff!

Heathy, what's cooking? I was

just gonna christen this Gloria.

After me? Why? Must I tell ya?

I like ya.

Let me try it.

You christen it.

Okay.

You better close your eyes so the splash

won't get all over you. Close yours too.

All right. Go ahead. Do it.

I christen thee...

Gloria.!

The planes are flying too low,

much too low.

What are you

christening me for?

I was christened

a long time ago!

I'm sorry, Heathcliff. You

all right? I'm all right.

It's that little gadget

I'm worried about.

You know much

about these things?

Is it dangerous?

Only if you pull the pin out. What pin?

This here one

right here.

Oh, oh!

Wait for me!

Come here!

Here, torpy.

Here, torpy.

Torpy!

If you hit anything with that torpedo,

I'll never speak to you again!

- Where are you taking that torpedo?

- I ain't takin' it! It's takin' me!

- Come back here!

- Aaah!

What? No sugar?

Whoa! Whoo! Whoo-whoo!

Gangway!

- Heathcliff!

- Look out! Look out!

- Whoa! Aaah!

- Hold on!

- Hold on.

- Oh, oh!

Gangway.!

Gangway.!

I'll get you. Hold on.

Help, somebody!

Watch out!

Watch out!

Don't hold on.

Don't grab me.!

Stop pushing! Hold still.

You're scratching me.

Scratching you?

I'm cuttin' my... Ooh-ooh!

Get up!

I can't get up.

I hope it didn't hit nothin! Hey!

Boy, am I tired!

Okay, Jim, take over.

Ease her into a spin

and level her out at 6,000.

Okay, kid.

Just an off day.

We'll make it

tomorrow.

Hiya, Jim. What's wrong?

Three more fellows

soloed today,

and I've had more duel

instruction than any of them.

What's wrong with me, Jinx? Maybe your

instructor's got something to do with it.

It's not Craig's fault. He's spent more

time with me than any other student he has.

Why would he do that if he didn't want

me to make it? You'll solo... soon too.

Jim, Linda and I are going out

and have some fun tonight.

How 'bout coming along?

Thanks, Jinx, but not tonight.

And don't say anything

to Linda, will you?

You go and

have a good time.

She rolls and tosses.

We have 40 on the inside.

Come on!

Are you kidding? I'm glad

we sneaked away from Blackie.

I like to spend my money

the way I want to.

The young lady wins the doll! Thank you.

You see?

You're lucky with me.

I still can't believe that

you're here with me tonight.

I can't quite

believe it myself.

But then, I often have strange,

weak moments. That's good.

Balloons?

How many you got?

About 20. Twenty? Gimme one.

One? That's all I want, just one.

The kid

really spends.

If you're gonna make faces at me,

I'll bring my business someplace else.

Let's go in...

There's Jinx and Linda going in

the tunnel of love. Tunnel of love?

That's one place I can have

a lot of fun with you. How?

You and I could get in the

boat all by ourselves. Yes?

Then when the boat gets

to a nice, dark place, Yes?

where nobody could see us... Hmm, yes?

Then what? We could take our shoes

off and put our feet in the water.

Of all the

unromantic dopes!

Aw, you poor guy.

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