To: xkaydet65
The jet statement is incorrect United had been flying in and out of the islands using DC8s since 59. The DC8 was a very hot airliner capable of sustained 500 plus mph. Also the 707 in 59. BTW, The DC-8 went supersonic in testing. Only 'subsonic' airliner to break sound barrier.
To: ColdWater
But flights were most likely to LAX or SFO. Not Seatle. So the flight would have had connections and been very costly for a single Mom.
79 posted on
08/04/2009 9:47:12 PM PDT by
ncfool
(Obama's Health care is Like Cash for Clunkers! Dead on Arrival.)
To: ColdWater
What was the jet stream west to east?
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