MPA and Japan
AM - In fact it was a 120 Sqn crew, captain Gordon Acklam with myself as third (relief) pilot that flew the replacement MR1 over the N.pole (just when you need an underfloor warning!). The landing at Shemya was necessary due to minor nav. difficulties and stronger than forecast headwinds. The guy giving the radar talk-down couldn't have been more welcoming, but we were met by the base commander who less than politely requested we would remove ourselves from his airfield within 30 minutes... We nearly made it.