Franklin High School - Molecule Yearbook (Franklin, VT)

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Aa we leveled off we, flaw that there was no chance of reach ing the runways. We came tearing in and bounced along for a rather choppy three point leading. Well, that was lulu wasn't it? asked Ken as he pushed back the canopy. Y-Y-Yes, I guess so, I stammered. The mechanics and ground crew came with a tow-truck and took the plane in. Another pilot came up to us and said, Captain wants to see you, Ken, on the double. As we left for home on the train I asked Ken what Captain Craig wanted. Ken looked at me and a boyish grin came over his face. Just gave me a bawling cu;. You see there were thirteen plane to be sent to New Brunswick by us, and Captain Craig was our cammanding officer. He was mad 'cause I was late. We got home all right, at 7:09 P. M., and I got a bawling out from my folks. Three weeks later I was out in the meadow with the neigh- borhood kids, playing baseball)when a flight of airplanes came cruising overhead at a low speed. About fifteen minutes later another one came along, rocked his wing3;and dropped a manila envelope. I bet I know who that is, I said. In the envelope I found a letter for me. It read: hi ya Kid, Well, I'm late again. I can catch them though, if I don’t have trouble again. Will you come out to that little airport down by your house? I will pick you up and we'll catch them. Ken P, S. This time I'm carrying a couple of parachutes. Bruce Corey '56