Originally Posted by
BluSdUp
Albatros
No , You were quite clear.
Last time anyone escorted someone in Europe is some years ago when ,JR an F16
pilot boiled up the grand idea to fly wingman with his dad, Cpt 747.
SR was on his last leg inbound Amsterdam before retirement, nice gesture!
Close formation until T/D for SR, JR break of on full burner.!!
Pax and Tower mighty impressed.
KLM and Squadron Commander , not so much.
Forgot to ask them.
JR got fired and SR lost pension.
Sad.
Anyway, can anyone link the accident report.
Need to run ,my escort just arrived ,
Cpt B
Uhm, not exactly.
The mentioned F16 pilot aranged everything officialy with his commanders and was approved up to base level. The flight was thus tasked as such. ATC arranged the join up. His dad informed the passengers. The only negative side was that KLM was not informed or asked for approval. The media's reaction was positive.
Jr did not get fired!
Sr did not loose his pension.
I was his squadron mate and present at the time.