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FORM GE6                      
PRINTED IN U.S.A.

COLONIAL AIRLINES, INC.
INTER-OFFICE CORRESPONDENCE

TO:  Captain M. A. Gitt
DATE: 1-14-48
FROM:  Chief Pilot
SUBJECT: Unauthorized Absence from Duty

The undersigned has heard from various sources that you have not been available for duty for an as yet unascertained period.

Section 1111, Colonial Airlines Regulations Manual, under Responsibilities of Captains, has this to say.  Para. 6., "Except when officially absent from duty for twenty-four consecutive hours rest period, it is the responsibility of the Captains and First Officers to keep the local operations office informed as to where they may be reached either by telephone or by messenger."

A written explanation from you at once as to where you could have been reached by telephone or by messenger during the period referred to, is requested.

Fred D Smith
Fred D. Smith

FDS:gmo

cc:B.T. Dykes