This book was apparently a part of the original novel. It’s probably the 50s when this part of the book takes place.
It’s my understanding that Harper Lee’s longtime adviser, who had kept her from publishing this work, died recently and others prevailed upon Ms. Lee to publish it.
So airflight was common in the 50s for ordinary people? Hmmm ....
And that puts Atticus Finch in his 50s during TKAM? With two small children?
Hmmm ....