My kind of pilot.

[flying dog]

This is an alledged radio conversation recorded.

 

Alas I am skeptical because of the frequency mentioned ........

 

but it is a good read.

 

 

American pilot flying from Europe to Dubai ~ ~ ~

 

Conversation recorded on VHF Guard (emergency) frequency 121.5 MHz:

 

 

 

The conversation:

 

- Iranian Air Defense Radar: 'Unknown aircraft you are in Iranian airspace. Identify yourself.'

 

 

 

- U.S. Aircraft: 'This is a United States aircraft. I am in Iraqi airspace.'

 

 

 

- Iranian Air Defense Radar: 'You are in Iranian airspace. If you do not depart our airspace we will launch interceptor aircraft!'

 

 

 

- U.S. Aircraft: 'This is a United States Marine Corps FA-18 fighter. Send 'em up. I'll wait!'

 

 

 

- Iranian Air Defense Radar: ( . . . total silence)