Ed Brice Brings Flight to Central American Indian Villages
Ed Brice operates a dangerous air route delivering supplies to jungle settlements in Central America. He recalls landing Fokker aircraft in lone clearings where Mayan Indians gathered, curious rather than scared, about the strange new craft.
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Jungle Airs and Monkeys Lift a Jungle Airline
A Boston aviator Brice runs jungle air service where natives build airports and buy goods from markets. Monkeys ride along cargo and Brice recalls near crashes in the Mexican Gulf region while Jo Andrews once co piloted and later danced. The piece blends danger and commerce with Mayan ruins and a remote flight frontier.
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