but it seemed to be going backwards, by Tom A

It was exactly 10 minutes until the plane left for America. I was going to visit mum. I stood in the line leading towards the plane. Everyone was minding their own business, having their passports checked and their suitcases weighed. When I boarded, I looked for my seat. It was a window seat and I soon settled. We took off and quickly reached altitude. Suddenly, the plane jolted. I checked to see if the plane was still moving and it sure was, but it seemed to be going backwards! Everyone screamed as the plane screeched back down to the ground...