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When the quotation arrived, Ivan let the feeling of euphoria wash over him. He could scarcely believe the figures printed on the page in front of him. The entire cost of purchasing a plane with Ryan Airlines Incorporated fitted right within their projected price range, including the extra fuel tank needed for the long trip. The tank would be customised to sit inside the cockpit with Scotty and Maurice. The company also stated that the radio equipment necessary for sending signals to mark their progress over the sea would be supplied in the crate with the monoplane, which would be delivered directly to the Melbourne Docks in Victoria. He called Scotty at the ABC Garage immediately and outlined the contract’s details for him. Scotty gave him the go ahead to sign and return it to Ryan. Th
