Charles F. Blair breaks New York to London speed record in the Excalibur III

The transcript describes a flight that initially faced delays but managed to recover time during the journey. The speaker expresses relief at landing and appreciation for the cooperation received in London.

What was the initial expectation regarding the duration of the flight?

How did the people in London respond to the speaker's arrival?

How did the flight progress in terms of speed during the journey?

What was the speaker's sentiment about being down and out after the flight?

What were the speaker's thoughts on the cooperation received during the flight?