@CcibChris UK F35’s seem to be just like the Northern lights; Stunning to look at but never where you want them to be when you want to see them. Such a shame that FOC is such a long way off.
@Tram2554 @TMBlakeEurostar Whilst once true that the 9 was for “special attention required” it is now more widely used for trains which cross “route borders” (ie Network Rail routes). Thameslink pass through several routes and XC services cross many.
@vcdgf555@US_TRANSCOM The company seems to specialise in repatriation of civilians and military from war zones. I agree that the call sign is unusual and I can no longer find the flights you refer to.