- Capt. Waddell: The trap has been sprung. Believing us scattered all over the ocean, the main Jap fleet is headed for Midway. They're going in for the kill and so are we. We're through pulling punches. We're through running away. Our mission is accomplished and from here on in, we fight!
- Lt. Cmdr. Edward Moulton: Didn't you see the wave off?
- Ens. Hallam 'Oscar' Scott: Yes sir, I did.
- Lt. Cmdr. Edward Moulton: What did you think the flag man was doing? Waving bye bye?
- Lt. Cmdr. Edward Moulton: Moulton to Squadron. Remember when you think you're in close, go in closer before you drop that fish.