Thursday, January 12, 2006

Mustang! This is Ghost Rider 110...

This is one of the most memorable quotes in the movie 'Top Gun', which is a conversation between two navy fighter pilots while flying in a hostile environment:

Cougar: Got dammit mustang! This is Ghost Rider 117, this bogey is all over me. He's got missile lock on me. Do I have permission to fire?
Stinger: Do not fire until fired upon...

Now, why did I change Ghost Rider 117 to Ghost Rider 110?!
I have always been fascinated by the lives of fighter pilots since the time I remember; and the movie 'Top Gun' released in 1986 (8 Oscars, and another 5 nominations!) revolving around the students of an elite US Flying school for advanced fighter pilots compete to be best in the class, only reinforced my fascination for fighters and speed!

I own a 150CC Fiero FX, and 'Ghost Rider 110' is his call-sign! (MH 04 BZ 110)
And remember; the Tom Cruise's callsign in the movie is 'MAVERICK'! Maverick can be defined as 'An unidentified specimen' or as 'irregular; someone who exhibits great independence in thought and behaviour'!
Sounds familiar!! :)

Cheers!

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