The unsubtle metaphor is that you should treat the missile with the care and attention you would give your favorite woman.
From Blackadder Goes Forth, episode 'Private Plane'. Lt George (a young Hugh Laurie) is being lectured on flying by Squadron Commander The Lord Flashheart (Rik Mayall, turning it up to 11).
Flashheart: The first thing to remember is always treat your kite like you treat your woman. George: How do you mean, sir? You mean, um... you mean, take her home over the weekend to meet your mother? Flashheart: No. I mean, get inside her five times a day and take her to heaven and back!
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Date: 2010-03-17 01:07 pm (UTC)From Blackadder Goes Forth, episode 'Private Plane'. Lt George (a young Hugh Laurie) is being lectured on flying by Squadron Commander The Lord Flashheart (Rik Mayall, turning it up to 11).
Flashheart: The first thing to remember is always treat your kite like you treat your woman.
George: How do you mean, sir? You mean, um... you mean, take her home over the weekend to meet your mother?
Flashheart: No. I mean, get inside her five times a day and take her to heaven and back!
(see http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_b2R2BcMjYg from about 2.00 for the full scene!)