In answer to the US display director’s question as to whether the scoushy cloudbase was fit for my jumping bean display - after a B-1 had nearly crashed crowd centre:
“I’ll get airborne and give it a shot”
Didn't realise that the R/T was being broadcast over the PA system! Luckily, all went well and I was presented with the CO’s hat and promoted to the VIP suite.
Mog