Short Final

Monday, June 27, 2011 at 12:00 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

An anecdote recounts a humorous radio exchange between a Boeing 727 and a Short 330 pilot at LAX.
The Boeing 727 pilot initially compliments the Short 330 on its appearance.
The 727 pilot then playfully jokes, asking when the Short 330 will be "taken out of the box," implying its toy-like or compact appearance.

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Overheard on ground control frequency at LAX:

Boeing 727 (to a newly introduced Short 330 commuter) :
“Hey, that’s a nice looking aircraft.”

Short 330 pilot:
“Thanks.”

Boeing 727:
“When are you going to take it out of the box?”

John K. Lewis
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