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Old 9th December 2010 | 07:37
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mary meagher
 
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Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA

Away back in the days of prohibition, a daredevil barnstormer landed on Atlantic City beach to offer joyrides in his Wright Flyer to the admiring crowds.

My Uncle was the Mayor, C.D. White. I still have a photo of him sitting in the aircraft before takeoff, chomping his big cigar and looking quite relaxed. His wife wouldn't speak to him for a week....
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