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Airmail Adventure: The Story of Jack Knight's Flight

Airmail Adventure: The Story of Jack Knight's Flight

FromAnytime Now


Airmail Adventure: The Story of Jack Knight's Flight

FromAnytime Now

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Length:
17 minutes
Released:
Jun 15, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Have you ever flown on an airplane through the night? Remember how dark it looked outside the airplane’s window? Now, imagine flying through the night with no lights in the freezing snow searching for a place to land. It’s time to discover airmail pilot Jack Knight’s fantastic journey through the skies in 1921. Join host Kyle Kinane for a story about bravery and human ingenuity that laid the foundation for our incredible postal system. Jack Knight’s mission was to deliver mail through the skies during a time that airplanes had no lights or modern navigation systems. As he took off, he couldn’t imagine what was in store for him over the next 24 hours. Join us on his journey and let’s go on an adventure! About the Host Kyle Kinane is an actor and comedian from Illinois. Kinane has performed  on television programs Last Call with Carson Daly, Conan and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Kinane is an avid needle pointer and crocheter. As a teenager, he was active in 4-H and would often enter his creations in county fairs. About Honest History Honest History creates award-winning books, magazines, and this show for young historians across the world. Our mission is to inspire kids to create a positive impact on history themselves. Learn more at honesthistory.co and @honesthistory. Credits This episode was written by Heidi Coburn and produced by Randall Lawrence. Original theme music was written and recorded by Luke Messimer.   More Enjoy this episode? Share with your friends and don't forget to rate and review. See you next time!
Released:
Jun 15, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (51)

Explore the tales you won’t find in your school textbook. From daring escapes to ingenious inventions, Anytime Now transports kids back in time with the incredible sounds and stories of the past. Brought to you by Honest History, episodes are narrated by historians, creators, lawyers, explorers, entertainers, and educators who love history. These are the stories of real events and real people. In true Honest History fashion, this podcast encourages kids to dive deep into each story, inspiring them to create a positive impact on history themselves. Will you join the adventure? Travel to any time right now. Press “play” to start the journey.