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Back in the 70’s, BOAC (British Airways) flew into O’Hare Chicago and their call sign was “Speedbird”… O’Hare: Speedbird xxx slow to 200 kts. Speedbird xxx: Sorry, running late, need to keep the speed up. O’Hare: Ok, turn right 90 degrees and keep your speed up. Speedbird xxx: Errr, how long would we be on that heading? O’Hare: Till you slow to 200. Speedbird xxx: Roger, slowing to 200

Published Sep 21, 2003 12:00 AM EDT

Back in the 70's, BOAC (British Airways) flew into O'Hare Chicago and their call sign was "Speedbird"...

O'Hare: Speedbird xxx slow to 200 kts.

Speedbird xxx: Sorry, running late, need to keep the speed up.

O'Hare: Ok, turn right 90 degrees and keep your speed up.

Speedbird xxx: Errr, how long would we be on that heading?

O'Hare: Till you slow to 200.

Speedbird xxx: Roger, slowing to 200

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