Take-off

by Laurie Anderson

From the album: Amelia

Track 3 of 22 on Amelia (2024).

Duration: 1:06

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Lyrics for Take-off

Earhart's plane was a twin-engine Lockheed Electra Her call sign KHAQQ (fuel quantity, check) Takeoff, June 1st, Miami Municipal Airport (propeller, check) Navigator Fred Noonan sitting in the back Parking brake, release (radio, set) Fuel quantity, check Propeller (taxi), check Artificial horizon, set Radio, set Prepare for takeoff Request takeoff clearance Takeoff

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