Yes but to be honest, as much as we're all "professionals" whenever an aircraft comes in with a tech problem (even if its a minor hydraulic prob.) a lot of workers will stop what they're doing and see whats going on etc. I for one will want to know whats going on when the fire service is surrounding an aircraft even though its not newsworthy and am glad when it turns out to be nothing more than a minor leak.
Dont berate the guy for a natural interest in aircraft ops.
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Edited to say that I'm sad my 100th post had to be this one...