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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE CIVIL AERONAUTICS ADMINISTRATION IN REPLY ADDRESS REGIONAL ADMINISTRATOR CIVIL AERONAUTICS ADMINISTRATION P.O. Box 575- Ref. LG-230 New York Airport Station LaGuardia Field, New York December 16, 1947 Colonial Airlines, Inc. New York Municipal Airport Jackson Heights, New York Attention: Caption Fred. D. Smith Chief Pilot Gentlemen: The undersigned has received a report indicating that on December 7, 1947, Captain Gitt of Colonial Airlines conducted a straight-in landing approach at the Rutland Vermont Airport overtaking and passing under a light aircraft which was also on final approach. As the procedure is in violation of the traffic pattern established for the Rutland Vermont Airport, the undersigned would appreciate your cooperation in obtaining a statement from Captain Gitt on the subject incident. Thank you. Very truly yours, Andrew C. Miller, Chief Air Carrier Operations Division By ________ [blank] Wells M. Forbes Air Carrier Inspector (Operations)