Funny Air Traffic Controller Quotes

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The ATC quotes, and the Squawk Sheets are some the best I've read. Really funny! I didn't see my favorite, so I'll submit it for your reading pleasure. It is purported to have taken place at Barksdale AFB. It goes someting like this.
An F-16 pilot on his way across the U.S. from Florida was experiencing engine problems and decided it would be best to land a the closest airport. He contacted Barksdale Air Force Base's tower in his best "Fighter Jock" voice saying "Barksdale Tower, Air Force 1234, 30 miles out, landing Barksdale, request expidited approach due to engine problems." Barksdale tower replied with "Air Force 1234, you are number two to land behind a B-52 who's coming in with an engine out. The F-16 pilot responded with the following reply. "Ah, the dreaded 7 engine approach."

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