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August 16, 1961
The Nome Nugget
Nome, Nome County, Alaska
What is this article about?
Air Force helicopter from Eielson AFB evacuates pregnant Pauline Stickman from Nulato, Alaska; baby Leonard Stickman Jr. is delivered mid-flight by Sgt. Allen en route to Tanana, with all reported well. Punny headline notes stork 'outrunning' the chopper.
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Fast Flying Stork
Outruns AF Helicopter
FAIRBANKS (AP) - A fast flying stork outran an Eielson AFB helicopter Sunday morning between Nulato and Tanana with the race ending dramatically a thousand feet above the Yukon Valley 4 miles from Tanana. The stork won.
"Operation Stork" got underway early Sunday morning when the FAA radio station at Galena received a message that a pregnant native woman at Nulato needed immediate medical attention.
The helicopter on detached duty at Galena took off with Lts. Hart and Conti at the controls and with medical technician Sgts. Allen and Maxwell.
Arriving at Nulato they placed Mrs. Pauline Stickman aboard the chopper who was due to have her second child.
A half hour out of Nulato the baby was delivered by Sgt. Allen, a father of four.
All are reportedly doing well, the mother, the baby, Leonard Stickman Jr., and the Air Force crew.
Outruns AF Helicopter
FAIRBANKS (AP) - A fast flying stork outran an Eielson AFB helicopter Sunday morning between Nulato and Tanana with the race ending dramatically a thousand feet above the Yukon Valley 4 miles from Tanana. The stork won.
"Operation Stork" got underway early Sunday morning when the FAA radio station at Galena received a message that a pregnant native woman at Nulato needed immediate medical attention.
The helicopter on detached duty at Galena took off with Lts. Hart and Conti at the controls and with medical technician Sgts. Allen and Maxwell.
Arriving at Nulato they placed Mrs. Pauline Stickman aboard the chopper who was due to have her second child.
A half hour out of Nulato the baby was delivered by Sgt. Allen, a father of four.
All are reportedly doing well, the mother, the baby, Leonard Stickman Jr., and the Air Force crew.
What sub-type of article is it?
Heroic Act
Medical Curiosity
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
Recovery
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Helicopter Evacuation
Air Birth
Operation Stork
Nulato
Tanana
Eielson Afb
What entities or persons were involved?
Pauline Stickman
Leonard Stickman Jr.
Lt. Hart
Lt. Conti
Sgt. Allen
Sgt. Maxwell
Where did it happen?
Between Nulato And Tanana, Yukon Valley, Alaska
Story Details
Key Persons
Pauline Stickman
Leonard Stickman Jr.
Lt. Hart
Lt. Conti
Sgt. Allen
Sgt. Maxwell
Location
Between Nulato And Tanana, Yukon Valley, Alaska
Event Date
Sunday Morning
Story Details
Helicopter crew evacuates pregnant Pauline Stickman from Nulato for medical attention; baby Leonard Stickman Jr. is born mid-flight by Sgt. Allen; all arrive safely near Tanana.