https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/le ... -1.6203604
Johnny May Sr., flying since 1962, is the first Inuk pilot from the eastern Arctic
May is also well known for the annual Christmas candy drop in Kuujjuaq.
Every year at Christmas, from 1965 until 2019, he would fly his plane above the community and drop candies, toys and clothes for the children and other residents.
Legendary Inuk bush pilot, 76, flies past aviation milestone with 40k hours of flight time
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Legendary Inuk bush pilot, 76, flies past aviation milestone with 40k hours of flight time
Re: Legendary Inuk bush pilot, 76, flies past aviation milestone with 40k hours of flight time
Sounds like a great role model for kids up there
Re: Legendary Inuk bush pilot, 76, flies past aviation milestone with 40k hours of flight time
Yeah for kids everywhere.
His sister is doing alright for herself too! interesting family.
His sister is doing alright for herself too! interesting family.