September l7, 1971
We left Spartanburg-Greenville
airport at 5:15 P.M. The entire gang was there but Kathy. Gen Oldham came just
before the plane left. We were cruising at 585 M.P.H. and 29,000 feet over the
Smokies. Descent for La Guardia airport was started at6:00 P.M. Finally, landed
at 6:40P.M. we were dropped off at Gate 35 Eastern airways and had to run, run,
run to Gate 3 American airways, catch the helicopter. It was a thrill to see New
York City for the first time by helicopter. Landed at J.F. K airport and
American airways. This was a real mess as after many inquiries were told to
take an airline connecting bus to Twa. Finally, on the bus and past many
airlines including Alitalia. 8:45 P.M. and Harold has Just completed our flight
seats. There are many blue express bags in the lobby. Have met one couple from Chicago
that is in our Tour. There has been no time for postcards. The plane is a 707
Boeing Star Stream Jet. We taxi for 15 minutes and airborne at 9:30 PM. Whee of
a take-off. Dinner menus presented at 10:30 P.M. Offered head phones for the movie-but
will only watch and try to doze.
Continued……………………..
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