There were four passengers on a small plane, crossing the Atlantic. An Englishman, A Frenchman, A Texan, and a Mexican.
Following bad weather, the pilot's voice comes on the intercom to explain that the plane cannot complete the journey, and will be lost with 'all hands' unless some weight reduction is seen.
After jetisonning seats, tables, and any loose goods the plane gains height. But the pilot comes back on explaining that this is a temporary reprieve.
As the plane loses height, the Englishman steps to the door and says "My only regret is that I have but one life to give in the service of others. Rule Britannia!" and jumps out.
The plane again gains height, but 15 minutes later the pilot repeats his message of doom.
The Frenchman stands and says "I cannot see the Englishman being alone in his sacrifice, I too will jump, Vive La France! " and jumps out.
The plane again climbs, and the pilot says that they might now make it to safety, due to the decreased mass.
Unfortunately, as the plane approaches the coast, the pilot announces that, without a further reduction in weight they will crash into the White Cliffs of Dover.
At this, the Texan stands up, and moves to the door, He grabs the Mexican, and with a shout of "Remember The Alamo!" throws him from the plane.