The Hero

May 7, 1965
Season 1 - Episode 32: The Hero

Season 1 - Episode 32: The Hero

12 O'Clock High - Backdrop

Overview

A Legendary World War I fighter ace acting as a Ferry Pilot arrives at Archbury on his way to SHAEF HQ. On the way in the pilot gets killed when Hartley in the co-pilots seat engages some German fighters. The co-pilot is badly wounded while trying to take over the plane. The co-pilot later dies but not before mentioning the incident. Colonel Hartley turns out to be Savages mentor. The 920th Bomb Group will be arriving shortly and General Stoneman is looking for an experienced commander. Savage suggests Major Cobb, then asks Stoneman to consider Colonel Hartley. Hartley is temporarily assigned to the 918 and ignores orders several times. On a final mission Hartley takes his own route & crashes his plane into the target killing himself.

Episode Information

TV Show

12 O'Clock High

Season

Season 1

Episode Number

32

Air Date

May 7, 1965

Guest Stars

James Whitmore

James Whitmore

Crew

Ralph Senensky

Ralph Senensky

Director