Who is the "son of a bitch" that Dick Best is referring to?
While on board a plane, Dick Best contacted his flying squadron after seeing enemy warships:
Dick Best: God damn it. That magnificent son of a bitch actually found them.
Dick Best: (on radio) All right, boys. Bombing Six, we've got the first bastard in line.
Who is Dick Best referring to?
Best Answer
He's clearly referring to McClusky, who in an earlier scene spotted a single carrier, which he speculated was trying to catch up to the rest of the fleet. They decided to follow it and indeed came upon the fleet.
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