Originally Posted by
FrankCobretti
I always figured the guy who wrote the "Rubber dog **** out of Hong Kong line never spent much time in Hong Kong. Or on the boat, for that matter.
Eggggs actly. I lived Maverick's nightmare... VRC50 in the RP. Flying Herks (cargo planes) full of rubber (whatever) out of Hong Kong. As I watched Kai Tek falling away over my left shoulder, I wondered "How is Maverick enjoying the Ready 5 at Gonzo? Yeah... the author of THAT line had no clue.... (But it did make for good screenplay)
Anybody remember the Gems at the Cubi O club?