Operation Crossbow (1965)
Richard Johnson: Duncan Sandys
Quotes
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Duncan Sandys : In war, decisions almost always have to be taken on incomplete knowledge. If you wait until you're certain, you're sure to be too late.
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Duncan Sandys : We'll never win the war unless we are prepared to take risks, sometimes, great risks.
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Duncan Sandys : Channel observation posts report that flying objects, with "a tail on fire", are passing over Dover and heading towards London. Speed over 400 miles per hour.
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Professor Frederick Lindemann : In my opinion, the whole thing is a wild goose chase.
Duncan Sandys : Well, that remains to be seen.
Professor Frederick Lindemann : As a scientist, I was taught to be sure of my facts.
Duncan Sandys : In war, decisions almost always have to be taken on incomplete knowledge. If you wait until you're certain, you're sure to be late.