Originally Posted by
Larry in TN
Was sitting on the ramp at Yokota AB (Tokyo) in my DC8 preparing to depart for Paya Labar AB (Singapore). A nearby C-17 loaded up and taxiied out about 20-30 minutes before we blocked out.
7+ hours later we're getting in the van to ride over to customs in Singapore and here comes that same C-17 taxiing up to the ramp!
Yeah, but that C-17 was only getting fuel and pressing on for another 7-8 hrs. Hey, is the old guy still at the base of the tower with his awesome Thai fried rice?