| Number | 10984 |
| Subject | Military |
| Source | ABC News |
| State | None |
| Year | 1994 |
| Publication Date | None |
| Summary | The story of "The First Class General" disclosed how 4 - star General Joseph Ashy took a W.S. Air Force C-141 Starlifter for a flight from Naples, Italy to Colorado Sprigs, CO. The only passengers on the flight were the general, his 21 year - old female aide who was listed on the manifest as his wife, and his cat, Nellie. The flight cost about $200,000 ad retired military personnel were denied "space abailable" flights on the plane, even though it could hold up to 200 passengers. Additionally, the general ordered the plane equipped with a "comfort pallet" for distinguished travelers. |
| Category | None |
| Pages | None |
| Keywords | Tape |
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| Related Video | None |
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