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:
- An anecdote recounts a British Airways 747 pilot receiving a noise violation from JFK air traffic control after a lengthy takeoff.
- The pilot responded defiantly and irreverently, telling the tower to send the violation to the Queen.
- The author emphasizes that this brief, humorous interaction is a true story.
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