The Jolly Wrenches are a major characters from DisneyToon Studios 41st full-lenght animated feature film Planes. The are a US Navy Fighter Squadron based on the USS Flysenhower.
As indicated by Skipper’s tail markings and hangar flag, as well as the Wall of Fame, there have been multiple squadrons that shared the name (Skipper’s tail and the flag on his hangar read VF-17, but the current squadron’s number is 103. In addition, all the squadrons’ numbers are displayed on the Wall).
History[]
Background[]
Mission: Glendal Canal[]
The Glendal Canal was the only known mission of the Jolly Wrenches, and Skipper's only mission. It started out as a typical patrol and recon mission till a member of the Squadron sighted what he thought was one enemy ship. After bagging Skipper multiple times into agreeing with them, they attempted to engage the ship, but the cloud covered what they could not see. By the time they went through, it's revealed that it is not just a single ship, but the entire enemy fleet. Since it's too late to pull back up (as narrated by Skipper), the entire squadron was wiped out by their insane Anti-Air defense and destroyed, leaving Skipper the only survivor, who was fished out by an unnamed ship. This mission crippled Skipper to the extent that he was grounded for life, and when re-telling it to Dusty, he regrets "My whole squadron, under my command......"
Planes[]
When Ned destroys Dusty's attena, Bravo and Echo carried Dusty to the Dwight D. Flysenhower for help him. Running low on fuel, Dusty attempted to get to Hawaii but ended up 375 miles south of where he needed to go. Luckily, Bravo and Echo found Dusty and were able to bring him back to Flysenhower for fuel.
Later, when Dusty wins the WATG Rally, with Skipper he went to the Flysenhower to fly.
Planes: The Video Game[]
In Planes: The Video Game, Echo and Bravo, Skipper and Dusty are the playable characters.
Members[]
Current members[]
- Bravo and Echo
- Delta
- Yankee
- Tango
- Dusty Crophopper (honorary)
Former members[]
- Skipper Riley (different squadron with the name, as indicated by his tail)
- Jigsaw Two (deceased)
- Jigsaw Three (deceased)
- Jigsaw Four (deceased)
- George (Jigsaw 9) (deceased)
- Lucas (deceased)
- Charlie G. (deceased)
- Scotty S. (deceased)
- J. McKinley (deceased)
- Foxtrot (?)
Old members[]
Jigsaw #1[]
Jigsaw #1 was a young F4U Corsair rookie who was trained by Skipper Riley, and part of the Jolly Wrenches under his command during World War II.
Jigsaw #2[]
Jigsaw #2/Jigsaw #3 was a young F4U Corsair rookie who was trained by Skipper Riley, and part of the Jolly Wrenches under his command during World War II.
In Planes, during a supposed routine patrol at the Glendal Canal, Jigsaw Two noticed an enemy ship, but Skipper made it clear that their objective was to recon, and return. Jigsaw Two said that it will be a "Turkey Shoot", and the other rookies went in. Skipper decided that they should go for a closer look, but keeping their distance. Once they went closer, they realized too late they encountered an enemy fleet. Despite returning fire, the rookies, including Jigsaw Three, were all wiped out by the enemy fleet's anti-air guns, leaving Skipper the only survivor after being shot down and rescued.
Jigsaw #4[]
Jigsaw #4 was a young F4U Corsair rookie who was trained by Skipper Riley, and part of the Jolly Wrenches under his command during World War II.
During a supposed routine patrol at the Glendal Canal, Jigsaw Two noticed an enemy ship, but Skipper made it clear that their objective was to recon, and return. Jigsaw Two said that it'll be a "Turkey Shoot", and Jigsaw Four agreed, which he and the other rookies went in. Skipper decided that they should go for a closer look, but keeping their distance. Once they went closer, they realized too late they encountered an enemy fleet. Despite returning fire, the rookies, including Jigsaw Four, were all wiped out by the enemy fleet's anti-air guns, leaving Skipper the only survivor after being shot down and rescued.
George/Jigsaw 9[]
George was a young F4U Corsair rookie who was trained by Skipper Riley, and part of the Jolly Wrenches under his command during World War II.
Charlie G.[]
Lt. Charlie G. was a fighter aircraft, that during World War 2 had served in the United States Navy with the rank of lieutenant. He was a part of Jolly Wrenches and belonged to the squadron under the command of the Skipper Riley. He fought in the battle of Glendal Canal.
He, as the entire squadron, was trained by Riley. His first mission was the patrol over the Glendal Canal. During the mission, the squadron misinterpreted the numbers of enemy forces, thinking that they saw one ship instead of the entire fleet. They have noticed their mistake after proceeding to attacked the enemy. During the mission, Charlie G., as well as the entire squadron excluding Riley, had died.
Lucas[]
Lucas was a young F4U Corsair rookie who was trained by Skipper Riley, and part of the Jolly Wrenches under his command during World War II.
During a supposed routine patrol at the Glendal Canal, Jigsaw Two noticed an enemy ship, but Skipper made it clear that their objective was to recon, and return. Jigsaw Two said that it'll be a "Turkey Shoot", and Lucas agreed, which he and the other rookies went in. Skipper decided that they should go for a closer look, but keeping their distance. Once they went closer, they realized too late they encountered an enemy fleet. Despite returning fire, the rookies, including Lucas, were all wiped out by the enemy fleet's anti-air guns, leaving Skipper the only survivor after being shot down and rescued.
J. McKinley[]
Lt. J. "Big M-Kay" McKinley was a fighter aircraft, that during World War 2 had served in the United States Navy with the rank of lieutenant. He was a part of Jolly Wrenches and belonged to the squadron under the command of the Skipper Riley. He fought in the battle of Glendal Canal.
He, as the entire squadron, was trained by Riley. His first mission was the patrol over the Glendal Canal. During the mission, the squadron misinterpreted the numbers of enemy forces, thinking that they there was one ship. Once they attacked they noticed it was the entire enemy fleet. During the mission, J. McKinley, as well as the entire squadron excluding Riley, died.
Jigsaw #36[]
Jigsaw #36 was a young F4U Corsair rookie who was trained by Skipper Riley, and part of the Jolly Wrenches under his command during World War II.
During a supposed routine patrol at the Glendal Canal, Jigsaw Two noticed an enemy ship, but Skipper made it clear that their objective was to recon, and return. Jigsaw Two said that it'll be a "Turkey Shoot", and Jigsaw Four agreed, which he and the other rookies went in. Skipper decided that they should go for a closer look, but keeping their distance. Once they went closer, they realized too late they encountered an enemy fleet. Despite returning fire, the rookies, including Jigsaw Thirty Six, were all wiped out by the enemy fleet's anti-air guns, leaving Skipper the only survivor after being shot down and rescued.
Foxtrot[]
Foxtrot was a young F4U Corsair rookie who was trained by Skipper Riley, and part of the Jolly Wrenches under his command during World War II.
Scotty S.[]
Scotty S. was a fighter aircraft, that during World War 2 had served in the United States Navy with the rank of lieutenant. He was a part of Jolly Wrenches and belonged to the squadron under the command of the Skipper Riley. He fought in the battle of Glendal Canal.
He, as the entire squadron, was trained by Riley. His first mission was the patrol over the Glendal Canal. During the mission, the squadron misinterpreted the numbers of enemy forces, thinking that they saw one ship instead of the entire fleet. They have noticed their mistake after proceeding to attacked the enemy. During the mission, Charlie G., as well as the entire squadron excluding Riley, had died.
Since 2013[]
Delta[]
Delta is a navy fighter plane.In Planes, Delta appears as one of the Jolly Wrenches troopers on the Dwight D. Flysenhower.
Yankee[]
Yankee is a navy fighter plane. In Planes, Yankee appears as one of the Jolly Wrenches troopers on the Dwight D. Flysenhower.
Tango[]
Tango is a navy fighter plane. He is painted mainly gray, with black and red tails, a yellow nose, a black forehead, a red-and-white checkered helmet, and a bit of red on the front of his jet turbines.
In Planes, he appears as one of the Jolly Wrenches on the Dwight D. Flysenhower.
Trivia[]
- In Russian edition, the Jolly Wrenches are named 'Flying Tire Irons'. It is belivied that drivers use tire irons to fight with car thieves.
- They are a parody of the Jolly Rogers. The aspect of multiple squadrons under the Jolly Wrenches name is based on the real life Jolly Rogers name being carried over multiple squadrons.
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