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Old Mar 30, 2019, 8:39 am
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Almost diverted at GIB

Nearly had to divert on the BA 492 today as the radar at GIB was not working. Capt said we could hold for a further 7-8 mins before having to divert to Malaga. Fortunately radar started working and we landed.

On arrival at the stand I noticed a Jaguar car with Crown number plates on the tarmac next to the aircraft- I was wondering if that could be someone connected to the Gibraltar Govt?
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Originally Posted by fatmac70
Nearly had to divert on the BA 492 today as the radar at GIB was not working. Capt said we could hold for a further 7-8 mins before having to divert to Malaga. Fortunately radar started working and we landed.

On arrival at the stand I noticed a Jaguar car with Crown number plates on the tarmac next to the aircraft- I was wondering if that could be someone connected to the Gibraltar Govt?
yes I think that’s the governor. We saw him last Sunday as he and (presumably) his wife came in whilst most of the FT do were sat on the terrace watching.
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Old Mar 30, 2019, 9:37 am
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yes I think that’s the governor. We saw him last Sunday as he and (presumably) his wife came in whilst most of the FT do were sat on the terrace watching.
Tks! Presumably his wife was flying as there was just one female sitting in the back with driver/security in the front.
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tks for the link - pretty sure it was the Governor’s wife -Lorraine Davis.
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Originally Posted by Can I help you
Have you ever flown with his wife CIHY?
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Now that would be telling.
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