When most people have a drink or two, they might wager on a game of darts, or perhaps boast a little about their past. But for Thomas Fitzpatrick, an evening in a bar in 1956 led to an unexpected night flight, and ultimately, a legend that spanned decades. The Bet That Took Flight In the early hours of September 30, 1956, Thomas Fitzpatrick, a New Jersey steamfitter and former Marine, had already spent a good chunk of the evening at a bar in New York City. As the conversatio