The Diary of Annis H. Strong

A Trip Around the World

December 17, 2022
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Chairs – 9 on each side of the very
narrow aisle. There were two
other passengers – 2 men). This
is an auxiliary plane trip
to return this plan to “Croyden
Field” for the week end rush that
is expected to Paris for the Easter
time.
At 3.20 P.M we left the ground.
The big motor in the nose of the
plane – and the two motors
on the wings – making a
terrific noise, which con-
tinued throughout the trip
It was fascinating to watch
the ground below us – a constant
changing kaleidoscope from
village to village and the
roads and bridges – changing
every moment – The air speed
was noted on a gauge in
front of the cabin after the
oil presssure. We traveled 80-85


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