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Old 26th May 2019, 17:04
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JW411
 
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Well, it was about 50 years ago so perhaps the story can be told. I am in the RAF and go home on leave (to Scotland). Big friend works in Scottish Centre. Over a couple of beers the funny story emerges. It seems that Dan Air have a schedule that arrives at Aberdeen at 2225 and the airport shuts at 2230. So, it goes like this:

On hand over northbound Dan checks in with Scottish:

"Good evening Scottish, this is F****ing Dan Air 102".

Great confusion in Centre, Supervisor sent for, swearing on the frequency, never heard of etc. etc.

Supervisor, "OK Dan Air 102 you obviously have a problem can I help?"

"Call Aberdeen and ask them to play their latest ATIS".

There on the ATIS is the usual runway in use etc and, in the background is a loud voice saying "Where is that F****ing Dan Air 102".

Honour was satisfied. I would not have had the balls.
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