Luqa International, mid '70s ...
ATC to Speedbird xxx inbound from the MLG, "Be advised, lots of firework activity around Grand Harbour and on final approach."
Speedbird xxx to ATC, "Roger that, we see them ... almost like 1940."
HapagLloyd xxx also inbound from the MLG, in an OTT stage accent " Speedbird xxx, Ve haf you in our sights!!"