Combat! episode reviews by Jo
Davidsmeyer
(082) A Walk with an EagleRATING:  2 bayonets Written by Rod Peterson Directed by John Peyser First aired 02-Mar-1965 Episode 24 of Season 3
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Hanley takes three men into enemy
territory to rescue a U.S. flying ace, Major Caldwell, who has parachuted to safety out of
his plane. The ground-pounders resent the arrogance of the flyer. The Major is ungrateful
and willful, showing little understanding of a war he has seen only from thousands of feet
above the ground.
REVIEW:
The most enjoyment I have in this
episode is smiling at Hanley talking about the air corps. Knowing that Rick Jason served
in the air corps in WWII, adds a zip to this dialog, especially as he deals with an
arrogant ace who must be taught the difference between fighting a war in the air and a war
on the ground.
NOTES, ODDITIES, AND BLOOPERS:
· Filmed at Korbel winery.· Major Caldwell is credited with 22 kills, but his P-47s get easily jumped by a flight of Stukas. · Moments after Major Crandall's plane is shot down, a corporal in a jeep finds Hanley and relays orders to rescue the flyer. How did they know exactly where Hanley was and how did the word get to the corporal so quickly? · The closeup of the dead German's face during the vineyard firefight shows that his machine gun belts have crimped blank cartridges. · Long motorcycle chase up Korbel's hills, but no tension or drama in the chase. CAST: Rick Jason as Lt. HanleyVic Morrow as Sgt. Saunders [does not appear] Lee Philips as Major Robert Caldwell Conlan Carter as Doc Fan comments about this episode - add your own comment!
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