chris and mitch enter. three technicians are inside the plane running last minute checks on the laser, which sits in the middle of the cabin. chris crosses to the technician who is in the middle of the cabin. he watches him making mental notes as he checks the program. the technician turns, sensing his presence.
chris and mitch freeze as a mechanic walks by the open bomb bay door.
chris and mitch sweat it out.
as they enter, there is no sign of chris and mitch. atherton checks out the laser and the computer. the others examine various gauges and switches and the flight deck.
the doors open to reveal clouds rushing past and the ground far below.
the large mirror lowers into its firing position and the laser powers up.
the laser mirror and sighting lens move in unison as they line up on target.
the computer comes to life and electronically unlocks the laser optics from the sighting camera. the mirror turns to the left.
the laser fires.
the computer is still working. the laser optics and equipment begin to melt. it's been wired to self-destruct.