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Opera featuring KLM pilot (6,8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

flying dutchman

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'klm pilot' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for flying dutchman that I've seen before include "legendary figure for British" , "KLM pilot" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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