Short Final …

Recently heard at Manchester international: Nameless 747 jock: “Ground, can you confirm that a ‘400 will fit between these two lamposts?” ATC: “Yip, absolutely, no shadow of a doubt, definitely will.” … pause … ATC: “Assuming you are on the centreline…..”

Recently heard at Manchester international:

Nameless 747 jock: "Ground, can you confirm that a '400 will fit between these two lamposts?"

ATC: "Yip, absolutely, no shadow of a doubt, definitely will."

... pause ...

ATC: "Assuming you are on the centreline....."