don't know, why?
- Something's out to get us.
- They got up some MIGs.
- We'll fight in the air.
This is Colonel Nakesh.
Respond immediately.
Which plane is most heavily armed?
Major Joradi.
Have him land here at once.
- How much fuel?
- 2100 pounds.
Get to the Med quick.
Climb as high as you can.
Get down!
And get out of your flight suit!
- Call up your stores.
- Two sidewinders and 244 rounds.
We're burning fuel too fast.
- Guess we'll have to take them on.
- I guess so. Can you handle a loop?
You think you can handle the music?
One down, one to go.
You may deal directly with me now.
Colonel Akir Nakesh.
You may deal directly with me now.
Colonel Akir Nakesh.
Then you can deal with me, Doug Masters.
Watch it, son.
Nice shot.
Anything else you want to send over?
Way to fly, Doug.
You are a dead man, you know that?
Turn out!
Steady up. This guy's an ace.
He knows what he's doing.
Don't let him stay behind you.
Move it, Doug.
Pitch away from him!
Time to die, Iron Eagle.
Roll out!
I'm taking this guy out.
You own him.
You can do it, Doug.
That's it, take a steady strain.
So long, asshole.
Dad! More MIGs.
She can't take much more.
What's our stats?
Only 30 rounds, 800 pounds of fuel.
- Too chancy. Try to outrun them.
- I hope you're right.
Taking her to Mach 1.
I can't keep up the speed.
We must slow down or dump it.
- We'll have to face them.
- I'm ready.
- Four more MIGs!
- Pull up hard!
This is Blue Leader, do you read?
They're ours, Dad!
They're Americans!
I have two bandits on my ass,
can you assist?
We are about to contact the aggressor
and verify his intentions.
Attention. This is Major Smiley
of the US Air Force.
You are following an F-16
in international air space.
Do you wish to engage?
I didn't think so. The MIGs do not
wish to engage at this time, sir.
- Did you retrieve Colonel Masters?
- He's right here with me.
Congratulations! Welcome home.
We were worried you might
have gone down with Colonel Sinclair.
- Did you find the wreckage?
- Only parts of it.
Scattered all over the Med.
We will escort you to
Ramstein Air Force base in Germany.
- We have a fuel problem.
- There's a fuel tanker standing by.
Can we fly the Missing Man formation
for Colonel Sinclair?
We're already in position.
We'd be honoured
if you would take the lead.
Chappy told me to play this
for you when we were safe.
Good morning, Colonel Masters.
This is Colonel Chappy Sinclair.
You're over the Mediterranean.
You'II be home soon.
I'm sure you already know
what kind of son you've got.
But I'm sure you'd like to know
how he got over to you.
This kid comes up to me one day
and says he's got a problem.
He was a cocky guy,
kept telling me how good he flew.
Nice of you to join us for the occasion,
Mr Iron Eagle, sir.
- They said you went down in the Med.
- I did.
I had to dog paddle until I was
picked up by an Egyptian trawler.
It didn't go easy for you either.
- Is Dad coming to this?
- No, he's still in debriefing.
It's just you and me, kid.
They're going to put us in jail.
You know that, don't you, Chap?
Whatever they do, keep your head up
and your shoulders back.
They like it when you stand tall.
Stand at ease.
I've read the statements regarding
this highly irregular operation.
You both stand accused of violating
nearly all of the National Security Act.
The penalty for such violations could
incarcerate you for the next 25 years.
Have you any idea of the consequences?
If the details ever came to light, -
- it would undermine confidence
in this branch of military service.
What the hell were we supposed to do?
No one would lift a finger
to help my dad.
Have you given any thought to the
penalties that could be imposed on you?
- Yes, I have.
- And were those thoughts pleasant?
- No, sir.
- I'm glad. Keep them in mind.
If you talk about
this operation to anyone, -
- those penalties
will be imposed immediately!
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