Night FlightAfter a tragic crash in the Andes, an airport supervisor must decide whether to continue the "night flights" of the mail. |
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... matter of fact he had no ideas on the subject ; nevertheless frowning at the map , he roved all Europe and America with an in- spectorial eye . Meanwhile Rivière , in silence , pursued his train of thought . " On the face of it , a ...
... matter of fact he had no ideas on the subject ; nevertheless frowning at the map , he roved all Europe and America with an in- spectorial eye . Meanwhile Rivière , in silence , pursued his train of thought . " On the face of it , a ...
Page 65
... " " Yes . Who did the wiring ? " " We will inquire and , if you agree , we'll make an example . It's a serious matter when the lights give out on board . " " You're right . " If , Rivière was thinking NIGHT FLIGHT 65.
... " " Yes . Who did the wiring ? " " We will inquire and , if you agree , we'll make an example . It's a serious matter when the lights give out on board . " " You're right . " If , Rivière was thinking NIGHT FLIGHT 65.
Page 99
... matter where , even if it meant cracking up ! To avoid the hills anyhow , he launched his only landing flare . It sputtered and spun , il- lumining a vast plain , then died away ; be- neath him lay the sea ! His thoughts came quickly ...
... matter where , even if it meant cracking up ! To avoid the hills anyhow , he launched his only landing flare . It sputtered and spun , il- lumining a vast plain , then died away ; be- neath him lay the sea ! His thoughts came quickly ...
Contents
ALREADY BENEATH HIM THROUGH | 17 |
RIVIÈRE GLANCED AT THE PILOT | 33 |
AN HOUR LATER THE WIRELESS | 53 |
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