I happen to know of one R/O who went on a run ashore in Japan.
He ran into a Cathay Pacific 747 crew at a bar up the road. A great time was had by all.
Arrangements were made for a sked on HF the next day, when the aircraft was en route UK.
The R/O's ship was fitted with a KH "Zeeland" main tx...with continuous freq coverage....it covered the aviation bands nicely...
A sked was conducted from the wharf....for about an hour....a nice chat was had with the pilots and a couple of hosties....
He still laughs when he thinks about it....
