As a spectator to many forms of aircrew japery from my vantage point within the tower, both at mpa and others, I think the best initials join I have seen so far was by a soon to be ex-RAF pilot. Sitting in a tower in the north east of the flattest bit of England, we were expecting a privately owned black hunter to pitch up! Dutifully, the gentleman in question called approach, and then me, requesting a low level join. "Yes of course you can", I replied!" Well we were on rwy 22, good vis, should be able to see a black hunter at about 9 miles, nope! Pilot called initials, nope still can't see him! Pilot called on the break to land as he appeared from behind the trees over the threshold!!!!!!!!!! Very impressed! However, my assistant then patted me on the shoulder and told me that the boss would like a word. "Could you please ask the gentleman flying that ac whether he's still in the air force, because if he is I'd like him to come to my office!" Oh well, fun police strike again!
