It's 8:30pm and you've just settled into your plush First Class seat aboard South African Airways' 747-200 "Lebombo". Champagne and canapes make the rounds, followed by the menu presentation. This is one of the nicer menus I've displayed here at FlyerTalk. The year is 1981. The service is SAA's Blue Diamond First Class Service.

S O U T H . A F R I C A N . A I R W A Y S

London to Johannesburg

DINNER

Assorted Hors D’Ouevres
Crab Barquettes
Salami Cornets with Cream Cheese
Anchovy and Egg Croutons
Cold Ham and Pineapple

Caviar from the Caspian Sea
Buttered Brown Bread – Melba Toast

Appetizer
Smoked Salmon with Horseradish Sauce

Soup
Clear Tomato Soup
Cream of Asparagus Soup

Salad
Orange and Tomato Salad
Served with Roquefort or Vinaigrette Sauce

Bread Rolls and Butter

** *** **

Main Courses

Turbot with Butter Sauce and Lemon

Roast baby Chicken with Bacon

Roast Leg of Lamb with Mint Jelly

Fillet of Beef with Mushrooms

Game in Season


Accompaniments
Braised Celery with Parmesan Cheese
Vegetable Macedoine
Fried Potatoes
Baked Mashed Potatoes

** *** **

Assorted Cheese

Dessert
Melon Ice Cream
Fruit Flan

Fruit Basket

With your coffee, enjoy friandises and chocolate mints