G-GSSF Return to RME
The simple task of returning the first jet back to RME didn't go according to plan. US Customs chappies had no paperwork so we couldn't unload. Had to sit a while before that could happen. Then there was mention of import duties for Foxtrot. Crew went out of hours just as we started to unload so they had a head start at the bar. Eventually unloaded and put the jet to bed and caught up with the crew, in the bar. Next day was her final flight in Big Airways colours and UK reg, call sign Jetlift 604. Landed RME. Shut her down and walked away. Sad really. I wonder if the trade and industry secretary is aware of the havoc wrought by IAG's commercial decision. Good pilots with no chance whatsoever of flying again. Dull if you ask me. If any of the GSS crews read this, you were Gentleman one and all. Sad and sorry it's all over. I don't know what the Latin translation is for: "something this good shouldn't have lasted this long".
Aufweidersehen.