:48:03
Well, you see, Capt. Rickson
didn't like the idea...
:48:07
...of having to drop propaganda leaflets
on his mission instead of bombs.
:48:10
You mean his little stunt
was a reprisal...
:48:13
...for having to carry out an order
of which he disapproved?
:48:15
I wouldn't exactly say that, sir.
:48:18
What's your opinion of Capt. Rickson's
qualifications as a pilot?
:48:22
The crew feels safe with him, colonel.
:48:24
He's a great pilot. He's pulled us
out of some tight spots.
:48:27
- Are you speaking for the entire crew?
- I believe so, sir.
:48:32
What's your opinion
of Lt. Lynch?
:48:34
I think he's one of the steadiest men
in the group. I'd trust him anywhere.
:48:39
Apparently Capt. Rickson
doesn't agree with you.
:48:41
He feels Lynch is on the verge
of a crackup.
:48:44
- He's asked us to have him grounded.
- Rickson said that?
:48:47
Yes.
:48:49
Well, I think he's mistaken, sir.
:48:52
You see, he and Capt. Rickson
aren't on very good terms.
:48:55
We gathered that.
:48:57
Lieutenant, we feel you're about ready
to command your own plane.
:49:01
Would you like to be transferred from
Rickson's crew...
:49:03
...while we put you through
some training?
:49:05
- Are you giving me a choice, sir?
- Yes.
:49:09
- I'll stay with my own present crew.
- And Capt. Rickson?
:49:13
Yes, sir.
:49:14
Well, that's all, lieutenant.
:49:23
Well, what's your opinion, doc?
:49:24
I'd be inclined to grant Rickson's request.
I know both men quite well.
:49:28
He and Lynch have never hit it off.
:49:30
We transfer Lt. Lynch
to Capt. Woodman.
:49:33
Now, what about Rickson?
:49:35
We never know what stunt he'll pull next.
:49:38
- Can we afford to have that sort of pilot?
- Can we afford not to have him?
:49:43
What's your opinion, doc?
:49:44
Rickson's an example of the fine line that
separates the hero from the psychopath.
:49:50
Which side of the line
do you place Rickson?
:49:52
Time will tell.
I suppose we're running a risk...
:49:55
...but then that's the nature of war.
:49:58
Did you ever try to score
with a girl in the air?