Readiness is only an accomplished fact when the need for it is over.
5 seconds sound clip from Airwolf (1984) - Bite of the Jackal (S1.E3) action military drama television series.
You can hear this line at 00:14:02.392 in the Blu-ray version of the TV Series.
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[...]
- I sincerely hope that your efforts at rescue will not be considered too little, too late.
- How can two search planes be not enough, if they are the only planes I have in working condition?
- The device was set. It went off.
- I presume your men are waiting and ready for this Mr. Hawke?
- Readiness is only an accomplished fact when the need for it is over.
- Maybe it's just a ruse. Trying to get away without our hassling him.
- Not his style. He'll be here.
- I am.
- My God!
- That seems to be everyone's reaction.
- Hang on.
- Do you have to fly this low?
[...]
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