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100	1		_aMcConnell, Burt M. _q(Burt Morton), _d1888-1960
245	1	0	_aTales of the Air Mail Pilots
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2022
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2022-02-24
508			_aRoger Frank and Sue Clark
520			_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.)
534			_pOriginally published: _cUnited States: The S. S. McClure Company, 1925
653			_aAir pilots
653			_aAir mail service -- United States
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67493
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