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World Fliers Maj Martin and Crew Endure Alaska Mission
Maj Martin and Sgt Harvey recount a perilous Alaska flight as their world cruiser suffers gear failures, forced landings, storms, and coastal navigation hazards. They describe near-disaster over Resurrection Bay and Portage Bay, a crash on a remote glacier flank, and a final route toward Chignik with ice laden pontoons requiring salvage and meticulous maintenance before continuing toward Dutch Harbor.
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Lowell Phoilas
Maj
Feaderjick
L. Martin
San Joaquin
Sacramento
Martin
Sergt. Hura
Seattle
Hola
Prince Rupert
Seward
Resurrection Bay
Alaskaneninsula
Portage Bay
Alaska
Maj. Martin
Air Service
Globe
Jin
Harvey
Yu Seward
Chiguik
Willie Waws
Chignik
Dutch Harbor