I think I finally figured out Iron Eagle AND Red October!
They are linked!
Its NOT a movie reference, unless its double meaning.
I think Q told us the primary meaning in drop 758, which finds its 3 yr delta this Sunday (2/14)
A simple drop; "SEPT 7, 1776"
That is a reference to the first submarine attack ever, during the 1st Revolution.
The 'Turtle' submarine went to place a timebomb on the hull of the 'Eagle' ship. The Turtle counldnt penetrate the IRON HULL with its boring tools. IRON EAGLE.
Turtle = Red October.
Neither were harmed after the timebomb exploded nearby.
Im sure there is more meaning here, as Q mentions these terms often.
Iron Eagle = Ship/vehicle = Britain?
Turtle = Sub/vehicle = Red October(8) = America/Republic
All the RED_RED drops could be a reference to 2 American subs? (And obviously Red Cross, as Q has noted)
IDK, I need some autists impressions!
Bear in mind, Q said 'notice the hunt for was dropped', so Q was saying that Red October isnt a TARGET, but an ASSET.
Further linking the Turtle to Red Oct, or it being White Hat Sub (or if not a literal sub, some other method of entry / travel)