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of the flight plan (see Annex XV-l), the exchange of messages between the plane and the Malpensa tower and between the plane and Milan Control (see Chapter XIII and annexes relating thereto), and on the heels of the

distribution of the wreckage on the ground

(see Annexes XI-l and III-1 his)

and the testimony (see Chapter Ix and annexes relating thereto).

The plane's peeitions, with the time of each, were as follow:

Positions Time

(1) h:05 h:09 (2) h:16 h:l7 h:19 h:20 (3) ma (h) h:23 h:2h (5) £226

(See Annex XV-Z)

The plane asks the Malpensa Tower for authorization to start the engines. Authorization ls given.

The plane asks for authorization to taXi. Authorization

is given: runway 35L - QNH = 10 lLt.3 Mb.

The plane commmmates that it is ready for the take-off. It 15 authorized to get in line.

Helpensa Tower gives the plane the clearance from Milan Control:

"Malpensa-Paris, Via NDB Saronno and Biella. Above Saronno at 14,000 ft. Climb to 10,000 ft. or more above Saronno following the waiting circuit. Approach 313116: at 18,500 ft. and mountain that altitude."

The plane repeats - Malpensa Tower specifies: "approach Saronno at 11,000 ft. and no higher." The plane confirms.

Malpansa Tower authorizes the take~off - turn to right - wing calm.

The plane takes off.

Malpensa Tower commnmates: "Take-off at 20' - report on reaching 14,000 ft. and Saronno."

The plane confirms.

Malpensa Tower asks the plane to report its altitude.

The plane communicates that is is 2,300 ft.

Malpensa Tower: "Contact Milan Control on 125 .3 Mole."

The plane confirms.

Contact is established between the plane and Milan Control (Linate), but the conmnnucation is uncertain because the

electric1ty is off at the Milan Control station.

The plane commcate that it is on the Saronno circuit at 6,000 ft.