Short Final…

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Key Takeaways:

  • An F-100 pilot, cleared to taxi behind a 767 by Mexico City ground control, inquired about the 767's destination.
  • Ground control humorously replied that the 767 was going to Madrid, immediately clarifying that the F-100 only needed to follow it to the runway.
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Overheard on the Mexico City ground control freq….

F-100: Ground control, F-100 ready to taxi.

Ground: F-100 clear to taxi to Runway 5 left. Follow the 767 ahead of you.

F-100: Where is the ’67 going?

Ground: To Madrid … but you just follow him till before the runway!!!

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