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JDK
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Just glancing through a magazine, I came across an account of the following event.

Can anyone fill in the gaps?

In 19_ _, King _____ of _____ flew a Boeing B-17 belonging to _________ from ________ International Airport as co-pilot.

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I seem to remember that he visited them, and given his interest in a/c would not be surprised if he flew it!

In 1981, King Hussein of Jordan flew a Boeing B-17 belonging to B-17 Preservation from Heathrow/Gatwick??? International Airport as co-pilot.

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Hi TJJ,
Not a bad effort! Here's the updated bit...

In 19_ _, King Hussein of Jordan flew a Boeing B-17 belonging to _________ from ________ International Airport as co-pilot.

Clue - closer to 'home' and the B-17 was a working aircraft; so your date's a bit late.

So... Anyone going to nail it?

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i don't need the car & luggage that bad, but i'd like some game show freak to fill in the blanks!!!

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tom d. friedman wrote:
i don't need the car & luggage that bad, but i'd like some game show freak to fill in the blanks!!!

:D Sorry, the only offer is a warm feeling of smug satisfaction... :D

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