- Matt, we have more planes than pilots now. Can you fly one off for me when we go?
- Sure, Murr.
6 seconds sound clip from the Midway (1976) movie soundboard.
You can hear this line at 01:56:48.920 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.
Quote context
[...]
- There's a picture of Haruko and me that I'd like you to bring ashore.
- Sure, I'll take care of it, tiger.
- Only one boiler is lit, sir. The other five are out.
- Can you get them on the line again?
- Yes, sir. I think I can guarantee you about 15 knots in an hour or so.
- Now, Delaney, pass the word along to your black gang.
- We've got the topside fires under control.
- Matt, we have more planes than pilots now. Can you fly one off for me when we go?
- Three of their first -line carriers, Admiral! Isn't that worth at least a hot-diggity-damn?
- I'll take it under advisement, Joe, but there's still that fourth enemy carrier to deal with.
- There's also a message from Captain Buckmaster, sir, the Yorktown's been hit.
- Badly?
- Yes, sir. But she is underway again. Operational.
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