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Old 9th Jul 2010, 19:26
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Selwyn froggat
 
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As recounted to me

A USAF Nightingale aircraft (DC9 to the unitiated) stopped for fuel at a very cold Thule in Greenland.
the pilot is in a hurry as there is a weather front on its way in and he doesn't wish to get stranded there for a few days. The fuellers finish and the only thing holding him up is the " Honey Wagon" which is slowly removing the contents of the toilets. The pilot exorts the airman operating the honey wagon to hurry up but the surley looking airman just shruggs and sinks deeper into his parka coat.
This is the final straw for the pilot, who makes it clear that if he doesnt get a move on he's going to be in line for some serious "Disciplinary action!"

The obviously fed up airman replies,
"Sir you may have surmised that I am based here in Greenland. as you can see I have no stripes at all on my arm, its presently Minus 20 degrees out here on the flight line, and my job in life is to empty the S**t out of visiting planes."

"Now would you please explain how you propose to punish me?"
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