Originally Posted by
reynoldsno1
I sometimes use the phrase as well, as many people in other places do not know which country the 'Royal Air Force' is from.
I was once holding on 30 Sqn (C-130) and bagged a jolly to Nellis. Inbound to one of the en-route stops, I was on the flight deck enjoying the view and listening to the radio calls. In response to, "We are a Royal Air Force transport a/c etc...", the controller asked:
"
Which Royal Air Force?"
Our hero: "
The Royal Air Force!"
He still had to explain though, the controller had no clue.
CG