Today In SCV History: October 26, 1927 - Air Mail Pilot Parachutes To Safety Over Castaic Today In SCV History: October 26, 1927
Today In SCV History: October 26, 1927 - Air Mail Pilot Parachutes To Safety Over Castaic
Today In SCV History: October 26, 1927
Source: KHTS Hometown Station
Date: 10/26/2026 9:00am
Article Summary:
1927: Air Mail Pilot Parachutes to Safety Over Castaic in Heavy Fog
On Oct. 26, 1927, air mail pilot Charles “Dick” Bowman escaped his disabled plane by parachuting into foggy mountains near Castaic, then made his way to a telephone after an overnight trek. His Ryan M-1 was found about 10 days later, with its valuable mail cargo—including securities worth $750,000—recovered intact.
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Date: 10/26/2026 9:00am
Article Summary:
1927: Air Mail Pilot Parachutes to Safety Over Castaic in Heavy Fog
On Oct. 26, 1927, air mail pilot Charles “Dick” Bowman escaped his disabled plane by parachuting into foggy mountains near Castaic, then made his way to a telephone after an overnight trek. His Ryan M-1 was found about 10 days later, with its valuable mail cargo—including securities worth $750,000—recovered intact.
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