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Story January 31, 1940

The Nome Nugget

Nome, Nome County, Alaska

What is this article about?

Mirow Air Service pilots faced weather delays in Alaska: Jefford stuck in Anakik due to cold and snow; Chambers flew freight to American Creek, mail to Council, White Mountain, Golovin, then to Unalakleet via Koyuk; Kammer tested plane for Anchorage run; Sasseen to follow when weather clears.

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Mirow Air Service
Activities

Pilot Jefford was unable to leave Anakik yesterday owing to extreme cold weather and a heavy snow storm. However he is expected in Nome the later part of this week.

Pilot Chambers left for American Creek with a load of freight yesterday morning and after returning to Nome made the mail run to Council, White Mountain and Golovin.

Pilot Chambers left for Unalakleet at 8 pm and will stop at Koyuk with express for there and expects to arrive in Unalakleet this evening.

Pilot Kammer tested out the large Stinson A yesterday and is ready to leave for Anchorage as soon as weather lifts to bring passengers to Nome from there.

Pilot Sasseen will also leave as soon as weather permits.

What sub-type of article is it?

Historical Event Journey

What themes does it cover?

Nature Misfortune

What keywords are associated?

Air Service Activities Pilot Flights Weather Delays Nome Alaska Freight Mail Runs

What entities or persons were involved?

Pilot Jefford Pilot Chambers Pilot Kammer Pilot Sasseen

Where did it happen?

Anakik, Nome, American Creek, Council, White Mountain, Golovin, Unalakleet, Koyuk, Anchorage, Alaska

Story Details

Key Persons

Pilot Jefford Pilot Chambers Pilot Kammer Pilot Sasseen

Location

Anakik, Nome, American Creek, Council, White Mountain, Golovin, Unalakleet, Koyuk, Anchorage, Alaska

Event Date

Yesterday And This Week

Story Details

Various pilots of Mirow Air Service conducted or planned flights in Alaska despite severe weather delays; Jefford delayed in Anakik, Chambers handled freight and mail runs, Kammer and Sasseen preparing for Anchorage trips.

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