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Title: Tales of the Air Mail Pilots
Original Publication: United States: The S. S. McClure Company,1925.
Credits: Roger Frank and Sue Clark
Summary: "Tales of the Air Mail Pilots" by Burt M. McConnell is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the thrilling and perilous experiences of aviators who served as mail pilots in the United States. It offers an insight into their adventures and challenges as they navigated across the country, facing demanding weather conditions and mechanical failures. The narrative details a series of gripping stories from various pilots, such as Ellis, Bishop, and Blanchfield, highlighting their encounters with blizzards, unexpected crashes, and narrow escapes from death. Through firsthand accounts of forced landings, hazardous weather, and resourcefulness in dire situations, the pilots exemplify bravery and professionalism. Each story illustrates the integral role these air mail pilots played in connecting the nation while enduring the immense dangers of early aviation. The book paints a vivid picture of the resilience required to carry out their vital mission, capturing both the historical significance and the personal heroism of these aviators. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: McConnell, Burt M. (Burt Morton), 1888-1960
EBook No.: 67493
Published: Feb 24, 2022
Downloads: 150
Language: English
Subject: Air pilots
Subject: Air mail service -- United States
LoCC: Technology: Motor vehicles, Aeronautics, Astronautics
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Tales of the Air Mail Pilots
Original Publication: United States: The S. S. McClure Company,1925.
Credits: Roger Frank and Sue Clark
Summary: "Tales of the Air Mail Pilots" by Burt M. McConnell is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the thrilling and perilous experiences of aviators who served as mail pilots in the United States. It offers an insight into their adventures and challenges as they navigated across the country, facing demanding weather conditions and mechanical failures. The narrative details a series of gripping stories from various pilots, such as Ellis, Bishop, and Blanchfield, highlighting their encounters with blizzards, unexpected crashes, and narrow escapes from death. Through firsthand accounts of forced landings, hazardous weather, and resourcefulness in dire situations, the pilots exemplify bravery and professionalism. Each story illustrates the integral role these air mail pilots played in connecting the nation while enduring the immense dangers of early aviation. The book paints a vivid picture of the resilience required to carry out their vital mission, capturing both the historical significance and the personal heroism of these aviators. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: McConnell, Burt M. (Burt Morton), 1888-1960
EBook No.: 67493
Published: Feb 24, 2022
Downloads: 150
Language: English
Subject: Air pilots
Subject: Air mail service -- United States
LoCC: Technology: Motor vehicles, Aeronautics, Astronautics
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.