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Overheard on ground control frequency at LAX: Boeing 727 (to a newly introduced Short 330 commuter) :“Hey, that’s a nice looking aircraft.” Short 330 pilot:“Thanks.” Boeing 727:“When are you going to take it out of the box?” John K. Lewisvia e-mail

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Overheard on ground control frequency at LAX:

Boeing 727 (to a newly introduced Short 330 commuter) :
"Hey, that's a nice looking aircraft."

Short 330 pilot:
"Thanks."

Boeing 727:
"When are you going to take it out of the box?"

John K. Lewis
via e-mail

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