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Old 24th Feb 2005, 23:44
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Sitting P3 in a Trident, with the Chief Pilot flying the aircraft and P2 doing the radio....

Approaching Westcott (correct spelling?) eventually for 09L P2 asks "any chance of a Westcott snatch?". "Looking good" was the reply from ATC.

Sir, after pondering for a few seconds, turns to P2, not knowing what a "snatch" was and asks "would that involve a heading?"

Without a pause P2 inquires of ATC "Will it be the standard snatch heading?" "Afirm" ATC suggests.

Sir is now not at all sure what is happening, again turning to P2. "What sort of speed will they want?"

P2 again inquires "and the speed?" "Standard Snatch Speeds" from ATC.

Sir, now not at all sure what will unfold plays his trump card, turning to P2 "Actually it's a while since I did a snatch, perhaps you could demonstrate one for me" and switches the compass control switch to Starboard.

P2 lost out on his planned landing, Sir did it!

By the way who will be the first to remember what Bovingdon used to be called?
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