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Bob Carson
3/27/2003 5:14:03 PM
One group I've read about indicated the following day would bring a mission, a stand down, or a possible mission by displaying different color flags.

In the "12 O'Clock High" film, a mission was indicated by turning the stein in the club around.

What did the 401st do?

Thanks. :)

Bob Carson
Scott McElvain
3/28/2003 1:26:48 PM
As a side note, in 12 O'Clock High, the stein on the mantle of the fireplace used to alert the crews to missions disappeared after the movie.  Back in the  early '90s, a company made replicas based on original movie stills in a collectible series and as an unlimited run.  I got one of the collectibles.  All I need is a mantle to put it on........