Flying Paper Boy of the Guadalupes

Frank A Kindel, better known as the "Flying Paper Boy of the Guadalupes," was a well-known aviator in the early 1900s. He was born on August 10, 1890, in New Mexico, and at the age of 19, he began his career as a pilot.

Kindel was famous for his aerial stunts and his ability to fly low over the mountains of New Mexico. He was known for dropping newspapers from his plane to remote areas, earning him the nickname "The Flying Paper Boy." He also took on daredevil feats, such as flying through the "Eye of the Needle," a narrow rock formation in the Guadalupe Mountains.

However, Kindel's career came to a tragic end on June 14, 1928, when he crashed his plane in Lincoln, New Mexico. According to reports, Kindel's plane was caught in a severe windstorm, and he was unable to control the aircraft. The plane crashed, and Kindel died instantly.

Kindel's death was a significant loss to the aviation community in New Mexico. He was known for his skill as a pilot and his daring feats, and his death was a reminder of the dangers of early aviation. However, his legacy lives on, and he is still remembered as one of the most skilled and daring pilots of his time.

A roadside memorial to Frank Kindel can been found on Highway 137 in Queen, New Mexico, near Christian Camp Road, where he crashed after flying Rev. Plapp to the site to conduct at sunrise service for the members of the Pecos Valley Trail Ride.