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Stogie takes some parochial comfort in seeing the aircraft and crew were American, although he has developed grudging respect for the British with all they had suffered and accomplished.

"Fifteen minutes? I'm going to wait out in the fresh air till I'm called."

A short but safe distance from the aircraft, Stogie pulls out a 'K Ration' breakfast box and starts eating while brewing a coffee.

Tom uses the last few minutes to take a stroll round the plane and take in some fresh air before having to board.

Oliver uses the time to finish his cigar outside before boarding the plane, knowing he won't get another chance to smoke for a long time.

Like all soldiers, Sgt. Laplanche has learned to catch a few Z's whenever he can. He leans back for a bit of shuteye, hearing it'll be a little until they're ready to go.