PP-CAO, the "flying cow" airplane, in Corumba, Brazil PP-CAO, the "flying cow" airplane, in Corumba, Brazil

Contributor(s): Sawyer, Wilbur A. Publication: Produced: 15 June 1934 Language(s): No linguistic content Format: Still image Subject(s): Yellow Fever Brazil Genre(s): Archival Materials Photographic prints Abstract: In 1934, Dr. Sawyer made another trip to Brazil to inspect yellow fever control activities, including an investigation of a puzzling outbreak of the disease in a rural region. In a welcome contrast to earlier visits to South America, Sawyer was able to travel by plane to more remote areas, rather than by water or on horseback. Sawyer called this aircraft the "flying cow" in the caption on the back of the photograph.. NOTE: The original photograph is very light. Copyright: The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information) Extent: 1 pages NLM Unique ID: 101584931X106 (See in Profiles in Science) Profiles in Science ID: LWBBHB Permanent Link: http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101584931X106 Archival Collection: The Wilbur A. Sawyer Papers (Profiles in Science)