Heard at JFK one summer day after a very long ground roll and subsequent lift off by a British Airways 747.
Tower: “Speedbird XXX noise violation.”
Speedbird XXX:”Send it to the ()(*&^% Queen.”
Real story.
Dan Jenkins
Short Final
Key Takeaways:
- A British Airways 747 pilot was issued a noise violation by JFK tower after a long ground roll and takeoff.
- The pilot responded defiantly and humorously, suggesting the violation be sent to "the Queen."
- The author presents this brief, humorous exchange as a genuine anecdote.
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