Flying from an aierfield in Florida to Goose Bay one day up the Eastern Seabord at FL450.
"Centre, this is RAFAIR 9355. Can we have FL490?."
"Certainly, if you can reach it."
Two minutes later........
"RAFAIR 9355, level 490".
Short Break.
" RAFAIR, this is American xxxx, what sort of airplane (sic) are you?"
"A Victor".
Slightly longer break........
"Say buddy, who makes the Victor?
"Handley Page".
Silence..................................................... ...........!
PS. It was a Mk2.