Originally Posted by
newyorkgeorge
I saw some dude one day using one of the former red ones as a beach towel in Ipanema.
My longtime AA f/a friend remembers when the 1970's issued square red woven blankets with blue and white accent trim were frequently sited used for Rockaway area beach family gatherings. Seemed they were a popular souvenir among those returning from visiting relatives in the Caribbean.