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Royalty, 'warbird' pilot - quiz

Sat Mar 17, 2007 9:13 pm

Just glancing through a magazine, I came across an account of the following event.

Can anyone fill in the gaps?

In 19_ _, King _____ of _____ flew a Boeing B-17 belonging to _________ from ________ International Airport as co-pilot.

Good luck!

Re: Royalty, 'warbird' pilot - quiz

Sun Mar 18, 2007 5:54 pm

I seem to remember that he visited them, and given his interest in a/c would not be surprised if he flew it!

In 1981, King Hussein of Jordan flew a Boeing B-17 belonging to B-17 Preservation from Heathrow/Gatwick??? International Airport as co-pilot.

T J

Wed Mar 21, 2007 2:56 am

Hi TJJ,
Not a bad effort! Here's the updated bit...

In 19_ _, King Hussein of Jordan flew a Boeing B-17 belonging to _________ from ________ International Airport as co-pilot.

Clue - closer to 'home' and the B-17 was a working aircraft; so your date's a bit late.

So... Anyone going to nail it?

Wed Mar 21, 2007 5:21 am

i don't need the car & luggage that bad, but i'd like some game show freak to fill in the blanks!!!

Wed Mar 21, 2007 5:41 am

tom d. friedman wrote:i don't need the car & luggage that bad, but i'd like some game show freak to fill in the blanks!!!

:D Sorry, the only offer is a warm feeling of smug satisfaction... :D
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