A German exchange pilot was cheekily given the honour to lead a Seaking Mk VI flight down the Thames as part of the D-day commemorations some years ago.
This guy was not renowned for his sence of humour.
Upon checking in with ATC at Kew Gardens with his section , was asked if he was familiar with flying low level over London .
Without pausing he responded with a true General Von Klinker Hoffen accent
Negative but Mein grand father is !