Fighter pilots do have a GSOH

Cowboyjim

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As a change from the often serious stuff I post I offer this.
Found this one on a military forum... but I think it has broader appeal...

Conversation overheard on the VHF Guard [Emergency] frequency 121.5 MHz while flying from Europe to Dubai.

Iranian Air Defence: "Unknown Aircraft you are in Iranian airspace, identify yourself".

Aircraft: "This is a British Aircraft. I am in Iraqi airspace".

Air Defence: " You are in Iranian airspace. If you do not depart we will launch interceptor aircraft".

Aircraft: "This is a 'Royal Air Force GR4 Tornado Fighter'. Send 'em up............I'll WAIT" !!!!

Iranian Air Defence: .....................TOTAL SILENCE.

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To plane aficionados like me you will enjoy no doubt the in joke here that the GR4 is the IDS or 'bomber' version of the Tornado. Obviously that has a fearsome reputation in some quarters too.
Anyone know any other anecdotes in a similar vein? Would love to read them. 8)