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Had my first flight when Brocklebanks sold the Mahsud (1917) in Antwerp and we signed off on 16 May 1955. Three DC3s were chartered to fly us to Renfrew, some of us were reluctant but Marine Superintendent Captain MacKenzie who had come over to deal with sale,scoffed at us and said this was the way of the future. He then went home via a ferry! It wasn't too bad but a bit bumpy at times. Can recall seeing an Asian crew member decide to have a ham sandwich, he probably thought he might as well chance it as he was airborne. The crew were going to the new Maskeliya, and the rest of us made our way back via train to home towns. Flew lots of time after that, but can distinctly remember my unease prior to this maiden flight. Cheers, Roger
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