“ Rabaul Princess , Mayday received. You are cleared direct. Descend and maintain one-zero thousand. No other traffic.”
The main landing gear smacked the tarmac with a jarring thud. Michael stood on the brakes. The anti-skid system chattered. The end of the runway rushed toward them. Fifty knots. Forty. Thirty. The nose wheel came down. They were slowing, but not fast enough. Fokker 70 Air Niugini
Michael keyed the radio. “Rabaul Tower, Rabaul Princess is clear of the active. We are safe. Requesting stairs for passenger deplanement.” “ Rabaul Princess , Mayday received