All in all, for someone who was immersed in, fascinated by, and dedicated to flight, I was disappointed by the wrinkle in history that had brought me along one generation late. I had missed all the great times and adventures in flight.

Summary

This quote reflects a feeling of regret and longing for a different time. The speaker, someone deeply interested in aviation, expresses disappointment in not having been able to experience the "great times and adventures in flight" firsthand. They feel like they were born in the wrong era, missing out on the opportunities and excitement of the past. It conveys a sense of nostalgia and a yearning for a time when flight was newer and filled with untapped possibilities.

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