Jack Knight’s Brave Flight: How One Gutsy Pilot Saved The U.S. Air Mail Service

This historical account follows pilot Jack Knight during a 1921 blizzard. Flying a biplane over America’s heartland, Knight takes responsibility for much of a nighttime route crossing the country. His flight occurs as the U.S. Air Mail Service is at stake, and it becomes central to saving the service. Somber-toned text and illustrations present the danger of the journey, while archival photographs and a timeline provide additional historical context.