We proceeded into the channel, did a tight 180 on the bow of the ship, and taxied back toward the island. |
Saunders noticed a fluid trail left on the ground by the aircraft as it taxied out and immediately called the flightline to call the jet back. |
The propeller was spun, the engine coughed into life and a throaty roar was heard as it taxied down the racecourse before rising into flight. |
As we taxied to a halt, a car drew up to the plane's steps to take us home through mundane rush-hour traffic. |
The aircraft finished final checks, taxied from the ramp toward the taxiway and proceeded to ruin my day. |
The Kingfisher landed safely in the rough water and taxied over to Kanze, who reached up to grasp a wing pontoon. |