Contributed by R Pelley -  Class 1962

Just a short article from a magazine I got after a recent internet search (Colliers. 03 May 1947).  The article has some interesting info such as the cost of carrying a passenger which was 9 1/2 cents per mile - must be “slightly” higher today!  It also mentions Mr JM (Jim) Eaton, vp from American Overseas Airways, who coordinated the conversion of the RAF hanger to a new terminal bldg. It also mentions the “Ground Controlled Approach” installed by Pan-Am in 1947.

Back in 1947, Gander had an operating DEFICIT of $750,000 - more things change, more they seem the same!