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> there are people who keep the pride of purpose and "olden days / traditions" in their memory and do things like this.

My inner cynic cannot ignore the fact that this was a planned flight, with several layers of approvals, not something a small group of enthusiasts did as an homage to the olden days. I bet this is a PR stunt and nothing else. Yes, I am very fun at parties.



Your inner cynic might be warmed with a reread this classic anecdote, as a reminder that even the glossy PR-ified output of a huge corporation can be the work of a few passionate individuals with human motivations:

https://www.pacifict.com/Story/


Even with multiple approval. One has to started this, with everyone in the approval chain to agree this homage is worthwhile to do.




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