Originally Posted by
FLCH
I was lucky enough to have had the words “Happy retirement Captain Patel “ from the controllers at LHR tower a few days ago as we departed for me one last time… ... 😀
It's nice when someone passes that on to ATC!
I had similar departing EMA in the early hours of 24th Dec a few years ago (a prompt from our airline management!). I was on my way to EDI on a Royal Mail flight (my last airline flight was carrying parcels and post
by air in the early hours of 24th Dec... with
my first name!). I also changed the Mode S flight number... I had similar from EDI ATC after landing. (A good way to end a busy 2020!)
FLCH, enjoy your retirement, but stay busy!