The clipper, Vol. 2, No. 16, October 1946

              PÆAMEMICÆ
VOL. 2—No. 16	NEW YORK 17, N. Y.	OCTOBER, 1946
Brazil Confers Medal on Trippe
The Brazilian Government has presented to President J. T. Trippe the Order of Cruzeiro do Sul—The National Order of the Southern Cross of Brazil. The presentation was made October 22 by Souza Leao Grade, Acting Foreign Minister, in the Itamarati Palace, Brazil’s Foreign Office.
The award, said Mr. Gracie, was made for Mr. Trippe’s service in developing air transport service to Brazil and his work in fostering better relations between Brazil and the United States.
Mr. Trippe, in accepting the medal on behalf of Pan American and Panair do Brasil, said:
“I am deeply touched by this generous manifestation of good will on the
“Mr. Pryor, Vice President and Assistant to the President, Pan American Airways, Inc., organized the Airport Development Program, which comprehended the development of fifty airfields, seaplane bases and lighter-than-air bases in 16 different countries in South America, Central America, the
Secy, of War Robt. Patterson (left) congratulates Mr. Pryor on his award.
part of your Government, but, in accepting this honor, I do so with full realization of two factors which have contributed, far beyond my own efforts, to the outstanding air transport services which Brazil now enjoys, both internationally and domestically. The first and foremost is the wholehearted co-operation we have at all times received from the Bazilian Government and its authorities in charge of civil aviation. The second is the group of loyal and devoted employees of the Pan American Airways System, friends of Brazil, who have worked so assiduously to bring to that country the best our organization had to offer. Indeed, this honor which your Government con-(Continued on page 4, col. 1)
West Indies, Mexico and Africa. This program enabled bombing planes, personnel and supplies to reach the fighting forces in the critical times when most needed to stop the enemy’s last North African offensive and then to develop the Allied victory in that theater. It was carried out in the face of extreme difficulties, including numerous sinkings of ships carrying equipment and supplies, intricate dealings with foreign officials, and compliance with varied local laws and customs. Mr. Pryor’s efficient, constant and patriotic collaboration with military authorities in the execution of the work contributed largely to the success of the program. His outstanding executive skill and ability were direct contributions to the war effort of the highest value.” Mr. Pryor in accepting the award said he did so “in behalf of many thousands, now scattered in all corners of the world, who assisted me in carrying out the far-sighted peacetime and wartime airport construction under President Juan T. Trippe of Pan American and the Army Engineers.”
Author Presents His Book to Skyline Club
Another autographed copy of a colorful and authoritative book has been added to the Skyline Club library collection. The book “Air Transport At War” was presented to George Olsen, President of the Skyline Club, by the author, Reginald M. Cleveland. Special arrangements with the publishers enable the Skyline Club to make available to its members and other PAA employees copies of this book at reduced rates.
The book tells the first rounded out story of the part in World War II played by the American air transport industry. Containing much material previously locked in the secret files of the Army and Navy, “Air Transport At War” includes the story of Clippers taking off on pioneering mystery flights . . . of transports carving the path for bombers to follow ... of carrying strange cargoes that won battles . . . and of building the mighty Air Transport Command and Naval Air Transport Service.
To those who served with PAA during the war or went from the airlines (Continued on page 2, col. 1)
Rex Cleveland (R), author of “Air Transport at War,” presents an autographed copy of his book to Geo. Olsen, President of the Skyline Club, for use in the club’s library. Looking on are Jean Hanley (L) and Clare Rogan who were among the first to request copies of the book.
Medal of Merit Awarded V.P. Pryor
Following close on the award of the Medal of Merit to President J. T. Trippe, the President of the United States, Harry Truman, saw fit to decorate another executive of PAA in the person of Vice President Samuel F. Pryor, for “exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the United States, between February 1, 1942 and August 7, 1945.”
The citation that accompanied the award reads as follows: