I was told this tale [probably apocriphal (sp)] when I joined Preston Radar in 1970.
A B36 was inbound to RAF Burtonwood and the PIC did not have a night rating, so at 0dark 30, was told to hold. The night watch went home.... and didn't hand over the B36. Around 11.00 a rather plaintive voice said "OK sir, it's light now, can we land please? as we only have 4 hours fuel left"
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