On 29 Oct 99, 19:07, Don wrote:
> Can anyone refer me to where I can the details of the first aviator to
> have flown over the South American Andes? I have very little information
> to go on, but I believe it was in the period after the First World War,
> and that it may have been an Argentinean national. Any list members
> from the Argentine?
In a previous post, I gave a very brief answer to your question. I
cannot find any depth on Louis C. Candelaria in the WWW. That site I
referenced seems to be the only thing available on the subject.
I did, however, find a fascinating book at Amazon and probably other
book stores as well. It is story of the early commercial and Pan
American flights over the Andes from 1926 to 1967. I cannot say for
sure, but the book might detail the earlier exploits of Candelaria
et. al. Even if it does not, I think you will find this a fascinating
book toward your interests:
Flying the Andes : The Story of Pan American Grace Airways and
Commercial Aviation in South America, 1926-1967
by William A. Krusen, Stephen Morrill, Harold R. Harris
Amazon Price: $18.95
Paperback (November 1997)
University of Tampa Press; ISBN: 187985256X
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/187985256X/qid%3D941253271/
002-4514109-0089006
Note: The above URL is actually one continuous line and should be
entered into your browser's address box as one line.
Alan
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