Subdeacon Joe Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 Quote Daring High-altitude Rescue, 1938. Aviator Bill Monday was called in to rescue a 12-year-old girl in need of medical care. Ryan landed on a 9,400 feet (2865 meters) high mountain with an uphill slope of about 20 degrees. His Ryan B-5 Brougham had to be towed to the top of the hill so he could attempt a dangerous downhill takeoff to clear tall pine trees. At the crest, Monday’s plane was secured with a rope from the tail wheel strut to a tree. After Monday fully revved the engine, the rope was cut, sending the plane bouncing down the meadow. The young patient survived, and the area was named Airplane Meadow. The rider on the white horse was the 14-year-old sister of the critically-ill girl. The rescue took place in the Thorofare area of Wyoming’s Teton Wilderness. Note the ranch brands on the engine cowling. — at Grand Teton National Park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 Nothing like pairing up a daring Aviator and good old fashioned Cowgirls and Cowboys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 Great story!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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