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[zerozeroseven]

The ending of the movie, where Bond and Domino are suddenly pulled behind the airplane is whimsical and amusing. But, unless I'm missing something, how are they planning on getting down, or up? They aren't hanging on a tow line from a helicopter. They're being dragged very abruptly behind a fast moving airplane. And the rope isn't connected to a part of the plane where they can be pulled in (as far as I can tell). I don't believe they have parachutes either. A helicopter could set them down smoothly somewhere, but the plane certainly couldn't. I'm sure there's a simple answer. Just wondering.

[SnakeEyes]

They both get scraped down the runway at 50 MPH and whilst Bond was able to peeled off the tarmack for YOLT, sadly Domino was turned into a pizza.

You'll either totaly get that, or not.

[Ezekiel]

They both get scraped down the runway at 50 MPH and whilst Bond was able to peeled off the tarmack for YOLT, sadly Domino was turned into a pizza.

You'll either totaly get that, or not.

Not sure if I totally get that - but I was LMAO at that!!!

[Johnboy007]

Damn good pizza! Good one Snake

[Qwerty]

Hmm, now that might be one of the oddest ending's to a Bond girl, yet, if that's the way the job must end....

By the way, I totally got that.

[bonded56]

The ending of the movie, where Bond and Domino are suddenly pulled behind the airplane is whimsical and amusing. A helicopter could set them down smoothly somewhere, but the plane certainly couldn't. I'm sure there's a simple answer. Just wondering.

Also, Professor Kutze jumps off of the Disco Volante with Bond and Domino. Nothing is shown as to what happened to him, plus Bond and Domino don't appear concerned. Maybe a shot of him crawling up on shore, or something, could have been added.

[Qwerty]

Also, Professor Kutze jumps off of the Disco Volante with Bond and Domino. Nothing is shown as to what happened to him, plus Bond and Domino don't appear concerned. Maybe a shot of him crawling up on shore, or something, could have been added.

I felt his character could've used much more interaction in the film. There is very little information given about him, yet you do know the basics. His character seems to just be an addition to the film, even though, I'm pretty sure I recall him from the novel of the same name.

[bmt216a]

The ending of the movie, where Bond and Domino are suddenly pulled behind the airplane is whimsical and amusing. But, unless I'm missing something, how are they planning on getting down, or up? They aren't hanging on a tow line from a helicopter. They're being dragged very abruptly behind a fast moving airplane. And the rope isn't connected to a part of the plane where they can be pulled in (as far as I can tell). I don't believe they have parachutes either. A helicopter could set them down smoothly somewhere, but the plane certainly couldn't. I'm sure there's a simple answer. Just wondering.

Well I do think Domino and Bond was pulled inside the plane.
The device used is a Fulton Skyhook. It was developed by Interountain Aviation to pickup shot down pilots. The plane is a B-17 flying fortress. More information can be found at my webpage
BMT 216A: James Bond Vehicle Library

[Simon]

Nice site.

But it doesn't explain just how they were winched inside. After the efficiency of being wisked up in a flash, I can't see operatives throwing hooks out of the window trying to lassoo them in before they run out of fuel.

Would sort of diminish the whole thing if they had to then drop them back in the soup after having picked them up.

But even that would present a problem - unless the hook at the front is also a scissor affair.

I don't know.

[Simon]

They both get scraped down the runway at 50 MPH and whilst Bond was able to peeled off the tarmack for YOLT, sadly Domino was turned into a pizza.

Classic.

[bmt216a]

Nice site.

But it doesn't explain just how they were winched inside. After the efficiency of being wisked up in a flash, I can't see operatives throwing hooks out of the window trying to lassoo them in before they run out of fuel.

Would sort of diminish the whole thing if they had to then drop them back in the soup after having picked them up.

But even that would present a problem - unless the hook at the front is also a scissor affair.

I don't know.

Thanks

The Skyhook system was used by CIA to retreive agents - and I am not kidding !
Take a look at Operation Coldfeet at CIA's website.

[Simon]

The Skyhook system was used by CIA to retreive agents - and I am not kidding !
Take a look at Operation Coldfeet at CIA's website.

Well, well.

Very many thanks for that sir. Didn't realise they could release the balloon or that the hook actually attached the cable physically to the plane.

Ingenious.

[Qwerty]

Very cool site there BMT216a!

[bmt216a]

Very cool site there BMT216a!

Thank you very much.

[Qwerty]

The Thunderball Obsessional site has some interesting info on this.

[SnakeEyes]

Ahh, i'm still laughing at my own Domino joke.

Help me.

[bmt216a]

Ahh, i'm still laughing at my own Domino joke.

Help me.

Sorry, didn't mean to spoil the fun

anyway: I do like the joke

[Qwerty]

http://www.obsessional.co.uk/

Apparently it is indeed back up now.

[Blofeld's Cat]

The Skyhook system was used by CIA to retreive agents - and I am not kidding !
Take a look at Operation Coldfeet at CIA's website.

Well, well.

Very many thanks for that sir. Didn't realise they could release the balloon or that the hook actually attached the cable physically to the plane.

Ingenious.

Geez, imagine the G-force and whiplash of suddenly getting yanked out of the water (wherever) by a plane. One's chest cavity contents would end up in one's feet.

[Simon]

Actually, have a look at the CIA link. It says the yanking is gradual because of the combined climb up and forwards.

Hard to believe but...

[bmt216a]

Actually, have a look at the CIA link. It says the yanking is gradual because of the combined climb up and forwards.

Hard to believe but...

... and the Coldfeet agents are smiling - even after the climb - or is it the medicine ?

[MillesGloriosus]

I have my own problems with the Thunderball ending. Those boats were moving exceptionally fast during the end sequence. It looked like the Disco Volante was hopping over reefs and small islands at 90 mph.

[Buck]

If you want to read more about the Sky Hook a good place to start is Rogue Warrior by the famous Navy Seal Richard Marcinko. I believe he was one of the test monkeys when they were developing it. The book is also a pretty good read.

Buck

[Blofeld's Cat]

Actually, have a look at the CIA link.  It says the yanking is gradual because of the combined climb up and forwards.

Hard to believe but...

....I don't think I want to try it all the same.

[Qwerty]

I have my own problems with the Thunderball ending. Those boats were moving exceptionally fast during the end sequence. It looked like the Disco Volante was hopping over reefs and small islands at 90 mph.

I think that was the way the editting may have shown the seen. A bit fast, yes.

[Simon]

I think that was the way the editting may have shown the seen. A bit fast, yes.

It wasn't the editing so much as the under cranking of the camera.

[Qwerty]

I think that was the way the editting may have shown the seen. A bit fast, yes.

It wasn't the editing so much as the under cranking of the camera.

Ah, that would make sense.

[Brian Flagg]

I have my own problems with the Thunderball ending. Those boats were moving exceptionally fast during the end sequence. It looked like the Disco Volante was hopping over reefs and small islands at 90 mph.

...Which is precisely why I love it so much. So many people complain about TB's slow pace, yet when things get sped up, the detractors still complain! You have to keep in mind that the filmmakers threw everything but the kitchen sink into the movie to "out-James Bond" the competition. Sure, the film fails on some levels (ostensibly speaking; I love everything about it) such as pacing and length, but that's what one gets with an epic.

[Qwerty]

Nice site.

But it doesn't explain just how they were winched inside.  After the efficiency of being wisked up in a flash, I can't see operatives throwing hooks out of the window trying to lassoo them in before they run out of fuel.

Would sort of diminish the whole thing if they had to then drop them back in the soup after having picked them up.

But even that would present a problem - unless the hook at the front is also a scissor affair.

I don't know.

Thanks

The Skyhook system was used by CIA to retreive agents - and I am not kidding !
Take a look at Operation Coldfeet at CIA's website.

Interesting!

[bmt216a]

The B-17 flying fortress from Thunderball still exists today. It's in flying condition and can be seen at the Sprucegoose Museum. It's not equipped with the Fulton Skyhook any more
Look for the B-17 in the bombers section of Aircraft & Artifacts.