Tom Corbett, Space Cadet1950

Roger Manning:
But why did Bex send us up in this crate for? It doesn't make sense.

Tom Corbett:
It makes a lot of sense, Roger. He couldn't just shoot us down. Why, there'd be too many questons. But who would ever question the crack-up of an old rocket scout? Oh, can't you see Bex? "Commander Arkright, the space cadets just took off without my permission and they lost control and...

[Corbett looks sorrowful and snaps his fingers]

Tom Corbett:
...and that's all. Very regretable incident."