I haven't forgotten you, not at all–I'm currently fighting a nasty head cold that's kept me out of action for a few days. I should be back in the saddle in a day or two…
In the meantime, here's something from my childhood. I recall this event simply because I look at where it happened then, and look at the area now, and am thankful it did hapen then:
A Lockheed Super Constellation crashed not too far from where we lived. It was an open field back then, but today it is home to a rather large shopping center. The official report said that the airplane ran out of fuel, but here's a report that adds why it ran out. That's why standardized systems and procedures have become more and more common in the industry, boys and girls…
And here's a story of someone who flew on her when she was one of Eastern's Great Silver Fleet.
A sad end to a proud ship. If I can find the materials I have collected (i.e., if it isn't on the hard drive from my old PC that gloriously exploded for the emporer a few years ago), I'll have another story of another one shortly…
Until next time, I'll be pushing the Tylenol and Sudafed. Be good to one another, and I bid you Peace.