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Polar Pilot: The Carl Ben Eilson Story

Author Dorothy G. Page, Ada M. Drache, Hiram M. Drache
Publisher Hobar Pubns
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PublisherHobar Pubns
ISBN / ASIN0813429366
ISBN-139780813429366
AvailabilityUsually ships in 7 to 12 days
Sales Rank641,456
MarketplaceUnited States 🇺🇸

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Eielson, a pioneer North Dakota aviator, became the father of airmail service in Alaska. After developing fame as an Alaska bush pilot, he was engaged by Arctic explorer, Hubert Wilkins to pilot him. Eielson and Wilkins were the first two individuals to fly over both the Arctic and the Antarctic.