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April 5, 1948
The Nome Nugget
Nome, Nome County, Alaska
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McChord Field authorities clarify that routine flights of 28 C-82 planes to Alaska caused reports of heavy troop movements from Fort St. John, B.C., delaying southbound mail by up to 36 hours.
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'Routine Flights Delay Mail 36 hours
McCHORD FIELD, Wash., -(AP) McChord Field authorities said today that "routine" flights were the basis for a report Friday from Fort St. John, B.C., of unusually heavy movements of troop and supply planes to the north.
They said, 28 C-82 "flying boxcars" were being sent to Alaska. Sixteen are to remain there for three months on maneuvers while 12 will return immediately.
Commercial pilots at Fort St. John reported yesterday they saw 36 of the big transports fueling at one base, delaying southbound mail planes up to 36 hours.
McCHORD FIELD, Wash., -(AP) McChord Field authorities said today that "routine" flights were the basis for a report Friday from Fort St. John, B.C., of unusually heavy movements of troop and supply planes to the north.
They said, 28 C-82 "flying boxcars" were being sent to Alaska. Sixteen are to remain there for three months on maneuvers while 12 will return immediately.
Commercial pilots at Fort St. John reported yesterday they saw 36 of the big transports fueling at one base, delaying southbound mail planes up to 36 hours.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Military Action
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Routine Flights
Troop Movements
Mail Delay
C 82 Planes
Alaska Maneuvers
Fort St John
Where did it happen?
Mcchord Field, Wash.; Fort St. John, B.C.; Alaska
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Mcchord Field, Wash.; Fort St. John, B.C.; Alaska
Story Details
Routine flights of 28 C-82 planes to Alaska prompted reports of heavy troop and supply movements; 16 planes stay for maneuvers, 12 return immediately; sighting of 36 transports delayed mail by 36 hours.