Absolute DelightsChapter 1 Inheritance
The Emir and Crown Prince Gamal were travelling together, which was unusual, in the Emir's private 747 on the way back from a trip to Monte Carlo. The chauffeur delegated to collect them at the Kobek International Airport was a little over-enthusiastic and raced along the runway after the 'plane. Air Traffic Control spotted it and panicked. The military also panicked and ordered the pilot to take off again, fearing an assassination attempt. The pilot did his best, but was short of room and...