a toast to the French... or something like that
Dear Jeff,
We just wanted to thank you for your vote of confidence. Sorry we all can't be as perfect as you are, but at least you're giving us something to shoot for. By the way, next time you let your WSO fly the refueling, we will include a complimentary tail wash AT NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE! Break turns are one thing, but actually holding stable on the boom is something entirely different.
We will make an ops-note in your honor to be sure that our tankers go out of their way in the future to find you and your flawless bretheren THE ONLY French tanker.
With "all due" respect,
your friendly neighborhood tanker