Flying Paopao of Ofu
Ofu, MANU'A — Paopao Lele (a Cherokee 6 on floats) in Ofu, Manu’a, was a single engine pontoon plane owned by George Wray that made daily trips to Ofu during high tide and landed on water — this was before there was a landing strip at Ofu. It was a popular gathering spot for FaleLuanu’u people to...

![Paopao Lele a single engine pontoon plane owned by George Wray.[photo via Manu’atele Community Worldwide] A Cherokee 6 on floats with a small paopao with 2 people in it beside the aircraft.](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/flying_paopao_of_ofu_cropped.jpg?itok=3XpVS5nF)