(3:03 min.) (04 of 08) 4. Statehood changes Should be locals in control rather than those in Washington. Clem states we were given control over the natural and biological resources in the state and then the federal government reneged with...
(3:32 min.) (03 of 28) 3. Mid-air fire On a shake-down flight over Manhattan, the engine caught fire. George's father turned the controls over to his mother and climbed out of the plane. He sprayed the flames with a fire extinguisher. ...
(3:59 min.) (10 of 12) Clean-up and next day Remaining Japanese ran into a draw--Engineer company sent in to kill the 26 or so--next day same thing happened again with--same results--only 30-40 left after that--Capt. Siddens charge--Two men...
(4:06 min) (21 of 27) Haul Road -- Anuktuvuk Pass vs. Detrich Pass
There was some uncertainty as to whether or not trucks could make it over the Detrich Pass. Winter Road only used for two years.
(4:18 min.) (14 of 28) 14. Pacific Alaska Airways
Joe Barrows set up this airline; he wanted Pan Am to take it over for him. He wanted to fly clipper flying boats. His wife stayed in Alaska and was the first woman (Mary Barrows) to get...