scollins
20th Aug 2002, 13:35
FAO TRANSATLANTIC PASSENGER AIRCRAFT PILOTS:
The Times newspaper (London) is looking to speak anonymously to pilots of transatlantic passenger aircraft, about their year since the terrorist attacks of Sept 11.
The piece we are proposing would feature in our supplement commemorating the anniversary of the terrorist attacks, and we guarantee complete anonymity for pilot that speaks to or writes a piece for us. We can also guarantee copy approval (ie you can check it before it goes to print), so that you can be sure that you will not be personally identifiable from the text.
What we are looking for is a simple account of your fears, hopes and experiences of the past year; where you were and what you thought when you first heard of the attacks; how you've felt when flying and how the atmosphere has changed amongst crew and passengers. You might also wish to say what you think could still be done to guarantee safety for passengers and crew. The subject matter, though, is pretty much up to you - we just want a personal reflection.
If you don't want to write it for us we'd be happy to ghost-write it with you. We're looking for about 1000 words ideally, and the piece would sit alongside similar accounts from some high-profile people involved in the post-9/11 crisis.
Please do get in touch if you feel you would like to talk to us. Again, we promise complete anonymity and have no hidden agenda - the piece would stand alone as just the reflections of a pilot during this difficult year.
Many thanks, and I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Stephen Collins
The Times
Tel +44 (0) 207 782 5729
Fax +44 (0) 207 782 5203
Email [email protected]
The Times newspaper (London) is looking to speak anonymously to pilots of transatlantic passenger aircraft, about their year since the terrorist attacks of Sept 11.
The piece we are proposing would feature in our supplement commemorating the anniversary of the terrorist attacks, and we guarantee complete anonymity for pilot that speaks to or writes a piece for us. We can also guarantee copy approval (ie you can check it before it goes to print), so that you can be sure that you will not be personally identifiable from the text.
What we are looking for is a simple account of your fears, hopes and experiences of the past year; where you were and what you thought when you first heard of the attacks; how you've felt when flying and how the atmosphere has changed amongst crew and passengers. You might also wish to say what you think could still be done to guarantee safety for passengers and crew. The subject matter, though, is pretty much up to you - we just want a personal reflection.
If you don't want to write it for us we'd be happy to ghost-write it with you. We're looking for about 1000 words ideally, and the piece would sit alongside similar accounts from some high-profile people involved in the post-9/11 crisis.
Please do get in touch if you feel you would like to talk to us. Again, we promise complete anonymity and have no hidden agenda - the piece would stand alone as just the reflections of a pilot during this difficult year.
Many thanks, and I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Stephen Collins
The Times
Tel +44 (0) 207 782 5729
Fax +44 (0) 207 782 5203
Email [email protected]