Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2022-02-24 Public domain in the USA. 111 McConnell, Burt M. (Burt Morton) 1888 1960 McConnell, Burt Morton Tales of the Air Mail Pilots $aUnited States :$bThe S. S. McClure Company,$c1925. Roger Frank and Sue Clark "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.) 20220219180040mcconnell 1925 US Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Air pilots Air mail service -- United States TL Text Category: Adventure Category: History - American 69046 2025-07-26T14:08:22.233030 text/html 44535 2024-10-18T19:35:20 text/html 2689358 2025-07-26T14:08:25.904020 application/epub+zip 2688141 2025-07-26T14:08:23.419021 application/epub+zip 129747 2025-07-26T14:08:22.631009 application/epub+zip 3557769 2025-07-26T14:08:27.752991 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 3550660 2025-07-26T14:08:25.284975 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 244208 2022-09-30T11:03:31.748738 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 60978 2025-07-26T14:08:22.071984 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 41141 2024-10-18T19:35:20 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16176 2025-07-26T14:08:27.892960 application/rdf+xml 14526 2025-07-26T14:08:22.823022 image/jpeg 3335 2025-07-26T14:08:22.732031 image/jpeg 2727741 2025-07-26T14:08:22.291024 application/octet-stream application/zip