"Steven P. McNicoll" wrote in message
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Yes, they used the C-word in delivering the IFR clearance. How would they
issue an IFR clearance without using it? But Paul Sengupta wrote, "It may
be the case that the Dutch captain heard the words "cleared" and
"take-off"
and thought that was his cue to go." ATC said "OK. Stand by for
take-off,
I will call you." No C-word.

It was the use of "take-off" that became the big issue.

What the KLM captain thought, we don't know.

Paul