- Lt. Alexander Jefferson: Back on that first day, all the guys looked to you. You had the final say, why didn't you gripe about us bunking in 8?
- Maj. Gale 'Buck' Cleven: Well, let's just say, I at least knew you weren't spies.
- Lt. Alexander Jefferson: Ain't that a bitch.
- Cpt. Erwin B. Lawrence: To bluer skies.
- [holds up beer can in a toast]
- Col. Benjamin O. Davis: Ceiling and vision unlimited.
- Col. Benjamin O. Davis: Are we Tuskegee men or what?
- Pilots in unison: Sir, yes sir!
- Col. Benjamin O. Davis: Will we get this job done?
- Pilots in unison: Sir, yes sir!
- Col. Benjamin O. Davis: Then let's take care of it!