Back in 1994 a young WRAF SACW was being transported as a "Comp A" back to UK from the Falklands and the VC10 went U/S at Ascension. After 48 hours had passed SASO STC ordered that if the aircraft was not servicable within the next 12 hours then a Tristar would be sent to fetch her.
The VC10 was declared servicable and duly got airborne; so I was tasked to take a BAe 125 to collect her at Brize and deliver her to her Base. Also at Brize was the Personal Aircraft of HM The King of Jordan which was due to depart with HM the King at around the same time as the ETA of the VC10. The Acting Stn Cdr Brize spoke to HM The King who agreed straight away that the young lady should have priority and stated that if there were any further problems then He would be more than happy to convey the young Lady home aboard his aircraft.
That was not necessary as we were airborne within 10 minutes of the VC10 landing; but a wonderful gesture nevertheless.