[Scan-DC] Democrats Annual Retreat in Williamsburg

[Stephen Platt]

Doug Kitchner wrote:

"Yeah, heard that on the news... wonder why they used the 747, seems like overkill for such a short flight... I'd think the thing barely got airborne before it had to start its decent (where did it land - Langley AFB?  That's another thing, what airports down there can accommodate something that big?)  Seems like they could have choopered him door-to-door much more easily..."

I agree using Marine One would have been better logistically as well as more cost effective. However, being that Kingsmill is a ritzy gated golfing community, I think having the chopper fly in would have disturbed the neighbors. Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport (PHF), known to us old timers as Patrick Henry Field, is where he flew into. From PHF, it's a 30 minute ride to Kingsmill.  


Stephen Platt KC4JGC
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