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At Gander we were offered food again while an estimate of the length of time our delay would take was made. When it was found that our delay would be indefinite, we were immediately assigned rooms and we went to bed. Refreshed by some four or five hours of sleep and a shower when I awakened, our journey was started again without any feeling of fatigue. We had breakfast at the Gender airport before our departure. Lunch consisted of a cold platter served over the ocean, and a steak dinner at Shannon upon our arrival. We had a drink of Scotch whisky on board to help ease the friction of the ride and the discomfort of a cold airplane, as one of our heaters was inoperative. 

Alcoholic beverages were also used to great advantage when it was found that we would not be able to land at either Boston or New York on our return. The passengers really needed something to overcome their disappointment at not being able to land at home, and also the prospect of a long train ride back to either New York or Boston with an arrival home of at least 24 hours late, which was also not very encouraging. However, the Scotch and whiskey that was passed around at no charge was ladled out in generous amount it was indeed welcome.

The galley of the "Connie" is located amidship between the flight deck and the passenger compartment. It is equipped with a thirty odd gallon water tank provision for heating the water, an ice box with ice for a refrigerant, an electric griddle and two electric wells for two pressure cookers. In addition, there are two electric cups for heating coffee and boiling water. The larder is well stocked with cans of fruit, vegetables, fish, etc. In addition, they are able to prepare such meals as ham and eggs on the griddle and cold plate luncheons. It is