- Ensign Charles Parker: [McHale finds a large hole in the side of the 73] It's my fault, skip. I was in charge, I take full blame.
- Lester Gruber: He means full credit, Sir. You see, we were attacked and there were 15 Nip planes coming at us from all directions. And Mr Parker here... Would you believe 30 Nip planes? Ten? How about an angry seagull?