This is a nice one from a few years back. I know the captain of the aircraft, so I’m sure it’s authentic. A South African Airways B747 just off LHR had a problem and said they were returning and would need to dump fuel for landing.
London Departure:
“You are approaching Windsor Castle, and the Queen is in residence. Hold the dump until you have passed Windsor.”
SAA 747:
“Phone the Queen and ask if she would like the fuel or the aircraft.”
Bob Allison
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