At the age of 11 (1972), the first time I ever flew was with Court Line. My dad worked for Southend United who were promoted from the old Div 4 to Div 3. As a reward we were all flown to Spain for a week's package in Salou. I think we flew in Halcyon Days. We flew to Reus? My brother and I were fascinated with everything about the aircraft and I thing we were given some kind of sticker book or magazine with pictures all the 'Halcyons' (No, haven't a clue before you ask). Though I didn't really get it at the time, some of the younger players were less than complimentary about the 'pink plane!' and appeared to enjoy a more comprehensive service from the FAs. I've just remembered, one player sitting directly in front of me, was probably irritated by my boyish "what's this?, what does that do?" when I innocently asked what he was drinking, he casually passed it back saying it was coke. Seems like 11 year-olds, light turbulence and drambuie don't mix.
