Short Final

Long time ago! Army Caribou:“Raleigh Durham Tower, Army 73080 in position, runway 23, ready for take-off. Wait a minute, Tower – there is a turtle crossing the runway!” Tower:“Army 080, hold for crossing turtle; advise when clear.” Army 080 (several minutes later) :“Raleigh Tower, turtle has cleared runway!” Tower:“Army 080, winds 240 at 6; cleared for take-off, runway 23. Use caution. Wake turbulence from departing terrapin.” Scott McMillanvia e-mail