12 O'Clock High - S02E21: Back to the Drawing Board

Name: Back to the Drawing Board
Genre: Drama, War & Politics
Released: 1966-02-07
Duration: 44 min

Feb 07, 1966Drama, War & PoliticsSeason 2, Episode 21

The Dulabine Shipyard bombing mission is turned back due to overcast. On the ground in Emstad, the German commander, Oberst Erhland is frustrated that he can not attack due to fighter maintenance problems. It will be at least 5 days before the weather overcast clears. Erhland orders Hauptman Schmidt, his maintenance officer to take the time to repair his fighters (18 are in need of repair, 7 are unserviceable). Erhland also talks with his Radar Officer Hauptman Schiller. Back at the 918th's Base, General Britt is waiting and introduces Gallagher to Dr Michael Rink from the Signal Corps. He has a new airborne radar device called Bomb through Overcast (BTO) Radar. Three aircraft sortie on a test mission to bomb Duronde, the BTO performs perfectly and they get an 80% success rate over the target. Dr. Rink has a heart condition and collapses as they complete the mission and his assistant Master Sergeant Zemler has to take over. On the ground, the Germans try and figure out how the American

Director: Gerald Mayer, David E. Lewis, Andy Lewis

Cast: Paul Burke, Frank Overton, Chris Robinson, Barney Phillips, Andrew Duggan, Robert Dornan

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12 O'Clock High S02E21 Synopsis

Stream 12 O'Clock High "Back to the Drawing Board" in HD quality on Goojara. Originally aired on 1966-02-07, this episode is part of Season 2 of 12 O'Clock High. Directed by Gerald Mayer, the episode showcases skilled craftsmanship behind the camera. Featuring performances from Paul Burke, Frank Overton, Chris Robinson among the cast. As part of this Drama and War & Politics series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. The Dulabine Shipyard bombing mission is turned back due to overcast. On the ground in Emstad, the German commander, Oberst Erhland is frustrated that he can not attack due to fighter maintenance problems. It will be at least 5 days before the weathe...