at the same time that he had voiced his words of denial , he had thrust the container violently towards drisdale , causing that man in turn to stumble and fall awkwardly , and had then taken off , at top speed , racing around the obstacle course of wooden pallets and temporary shelving which furnished the baggage storage area , still grimly clasping his opponents suitcase , determined to reach the doorway which gained access to the airport runway and the objects of his own veneration , his beloved passenger jets .