On Saturday morning we were on an arrival into CDG after a long haul flight, at 0600z when we heard what was going on on 121.5. We also heard a Continental flight talking to the pilot involved in the emergancy and the registration given was G-BIOM. After the Continental assistance, we heard Speedbird helping.The ATC declared that the pilot was IMC and not IFR rated. Also, OM declared that he only had 50 minutes of fuel remaining.The last we heard before landing was the French fighter jet asking OM to speed up as the fighter required a higher speed for safer flight.
I sure hope all is OK. I take my hat off to the French controllers and fellow professional pilots who rendered the utmost help in this case.
Good to know that there are so many professionals out there!
