RAF Radio

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Conversation overheard on the VHF Guard (emergency) frequency 121.5 MHz while flying from Europe to Dubai .



Iranian Air Defence Site: 'Unknown aircraft you are in Iranian airspace. Identify yourself.'


Aircraft: 'This is a British aircraft. I am in Iraqi airspace.'


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


Aircraft: 'This is a Royal Air Force GR4 Tornado fighter. Send 'em up, I'll wait!'


Air Defence Site: ( .... total silence)

 

[AlanJ]

 

[WLH]

 

[RustyZ4]

 

[Anonymous]

8) 8) 8)

 

[BMWZ4MC]

Brilliant!