My guest and his operations officer's departure was as notable their arrival. The colonel and captain finally got out of Mosul (AKA the Iraqi black hole) yesterday night after several attempts.
Originally scheduled to leave Wednesday night on space-A (available). I had them all ready to go, their names were called, they were in line to board the aircraft, I left, but an hour later I get a call they were bumped off the flight.
Yesterday they were manifested on a 1900 flight (a sure thing), but maintenance problems caused that flight to be canceled.
Luckily we stopped by the airfield one last time for the night and found a replacement flight inbound. Third time's the charm, I guess.
Originally scheduled to leave Wednesday night on space-A (available). I had them all ready to go, their names were called, they were in line to board the aircraft, I left, but an hour later I get a call they were bumped off the flight.
Yesterday they were manifested on a 1900 flight (a sure thing), but maintenance problems caused that flight to be canceled.
Luckily we stopped by the airfield one last time for the night and found a replacement flight inbound. Third time's the charm, I guess.
After this flight fiasco, I am really not looking forward to traveling back to the states.
3 comments:
is the next title going to be everywhere? ;) I'm in your head, man.
I wonder if you will be writing Going, going, going, going before you get a flight to finally leave with you on it to say Gone!!!
Gerard,
Sorry its been so long since my last comment. Been super busy here. Anyway, the aircraft picture was a 130. Also Quigley emailed me the other day. She is out of the Airforce and getting married this summer to a fighter pilot. Email me or give me a call. I will fill you in. Now quit whining and get back to work junior captain!
Martinez
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