02076cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000500011324500330016326400510019630000470024733600260029433700260032033800360034650000310038250800300041352011300044353400740157365300150164765300380166285600430170099900190174367493UtSlPG20260610134546.0mcr n260607r20221925utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aTL1 aMcConnell, Burt M.q(Burt Morton),d1888-196010aTales of the Air Mail Pilots 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2022  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2022-02-24  aRoger Frank and Sue Clark  a"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.)  pOriginally published:cUnited States: The S. S. McClure Company, 1925  aAir pilots  aAir mail service -- United States40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67493  c108315d108315