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polishshooter · 10-23-2007, 06:59 PM

My favorite is the old one about the old Pilot for Pan Am that got lost on the taxiways after he landed at Frankfort, in the 60s or maybe the 70s, and shut it down and asked the tower for a "follow-me" and the tower came back in a young precise German accent asking sarcastically whether this was his first time visiting Frankfort.

The pilot replied " No I've been here a few times, but it was in a B-17 and we didn't stop..."

Again, it was reported there was silence in reply...and a follow-me showed up shortly.

I've heard variations of this story over the years, some from commercial pilots
who have their own versions, I can't vouch that it's true, but it sounds like it SHOULD be....

10-23-2007, 06:59 PM	#7
polishshooter Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Indiana Contributor Posts: 7,859	Re: International Discussions My favorite is the old one about the old Pilot for Pan Am that got lost on the taxiways after he landed at Frankfort, in the 60s or maybe the 70s, and shut it down and asked the tower for a "follow-me" and the tower came back in a young precise German accent asking sarcastically whether this was his first time visiting Frankfort. The pilot replied " No I've been here a few times, but it was in a B-17 and we didn't stop..." Again, it was reported there was silence in reply...and a follow-me showed up shortly. I've heard variations of this story over the years, some from commercial pilots who have their own versions, I can't vouch that it's true, but it sounds like it SHOULD be.... __________________ The problems we face today are there because the people who work for a living are outnumbered by those who vote for a living. Last edited by polishshooter; 10-23-2007 at 07:02 PM..