redkeys (July 20, 2008 at 1:02 pm)

i was referring to thejobloshow comment : "That is the dirtiest opening shot I have ever seen"

redkeys (July 20, 2008 at 1:01 pm)

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

no1use (July 7, 2008 at 7:35 pm)

This opening sequence touched me so much One of my favorites!

lazyjake32 (July 3, 2008 at 8:33 pm)

The song is "Try A Little Tenderness". I guess it fits the delicate air re-fueling operation.

atlas2277 (June 20, 2008 at 5:28 am)

That's what I always thought about the disconnect... I too got to ride in a KC-135 and watched F-16's from my own squadron refueled! It too was a awesome experiance because of this scene!

TheKubrickFanatic (June 17, 2008 at 2:09 pm)

Along with the music being called 'Try a little tenderness"!

mej3811 (June 16, 2008 at 2:44 am)

This is one of the best movies of all time. By the way, do you know the name of this piece?

EnderAW (June 14, 2008 at 3:45 pm)

The photage in this sequence was stock from real re-fueling operations. What may not be apparent to non-flyers, is at the end was an un-intended break away, which results in the B-52 dropping down and back to re-set up for the hook up. Many years ago I got to sit in the back of a KC-135 refueling 52's out of Castle AFB...an amazing moment in my life becuase of this movie!

gillyh2745 (June 13, 2008 at 8:21 pm)

There was also the distinct probability that the other reason why the film was banned for a length of time was because it really shows the detailled and intricate workings of the B52 bomber.After having watched the film,I was that better instructed into the piloting and weapon systems operators duties than anything that was then available in print.Imagine if the film had leaked out to say,Soviet aerial technicians.They would have easilly acquired all the tactical ways of their counterparts.

BMD101 (June 9, 2008 at 8:37 pm)

I've always enjoyed this theme, it goes along perfectly with the aeronautical intercourse between tanker and bomber......