Pre Sept 11, 2001 doing night approaches at a local Civilian field with an
ANG wing. Tower is trying to call me out as traffic for to two in bound
A-10's. After a couple of position reports the converstation goes something
like this...
Tower to A-10s: "Your target is inbound on the approach at 12 oclock & 5
miles indicating 1400 feet."
A10 to Tower: "We have the target in sight, requesting permission to
engage."
After a LONG pause, the Tower comes back: "Correction, That's TRAFFIC, not
target."
A10 to Tower: "Ah shucks..."
Me to Tower: "Thank you for that minor distinction and stand by while I
unload my flare pistol."
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