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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)