Squadron Leader Edwards Quotes in Battle of Britain (1969)

[With the aid of an interpreter, Edwards has berated the Polish pilots for attacking German bombers against orders, before pulling a telegram out of his pocket]

Squadron Leader Edwards: Finally, and God alone knows why, I've received the following signal:

[looks down]

Squadron Leader Edwards: "Congratulations! As of today, this Squadron is operational." Signed, Air Vice Marshall Keith Park, AOC 11 Group

[the men start cheering, and Squadron Leader Edwards smirks, before the scene changes to Dowding's office]

Air Chief Marshall Sir Hugh Dowding: I was wrong about the Poles.

Air Vice Marshal Keith Park: We also have the second Polish Squadron.

Air Chief Marshall Sir Hugh Dowding: [Donning his cap] I *thought* you'd mention them. Allright, make them operational.

Air Vice Marshal Keith Park: And the Canadians?

Air Chief Marshall Sir Hugh Dowding: And the Czechs. We need them *all!*

[They exit]

[to his flight of non-English-speaking Polish pilots]

Squadron Leader Edwards: Shut up! Silence - in Polish!