Roy Dickson 1930s Alaska Bush Pilot
FIRST TIME PUBLISHED
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"Roy Dickson was a prominent Alaskan bush pilot between 1934 and
1941. He was highly regarded by Alaska Natives and old timers in the
salmon-rich Bristol Bay region, where he owned Bering Sea Airways, in
partnership with many of his Bay friends. He hauled trappers,
prospectors and freight throughout southwestern Alaska, in addition to
hauling people through Lake Clark Pass to and from Anchorage.
"Dickson took movies of many of his remote destinations in Alaska, and
his children have donated these important historic films to the
University of Alaska, Fairbanks. With the publication of this biography
by his children, Roy, Jr. and Dorothy, Roy Dickson's contributions to
Alaska history will now be more fully appreciated by a wider audience."
John B. Branson, Park Ranger and Historian, Lake Clark
National Park and Preserve, and author of several books on
the history of the Bristol Bay area.
1941. He was highly regarded by Alaska Natives and old timers in the
salmon-rich Bristol Bay region, where he owned Bering Sea Airways, in
partnership with many of his Bay friends. He hauled trappers,
prospectors and freight throughout southwestern Alaska, in addition to
hauling people through Lake Clark Pass to and from Anchorage.
"Dickson took movies of many of his remote destinations in Alaska, and
his children have donated these important historic films to the
University of Alaska, Fairbanks. With the publication of this biography
by his children, Roy, Jr. and Dorothy, Roy Dickson's contributions to
Alaska history will now be more fully appreciated by a wider audience."
John B. Branson, Park Ranger and Historian, Lake Clark
National Park and Preserve, and author of several books on
the history of the Bristol Bay area.
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"Having expected this book to read like a documentary, I was pleasantly surprised to discover such
well-developed characters, resulting in the book actually reading more like a great novel. I immediately
became mesmerized by Roy's voice as he so passionately told his story, vividly describing both the
scenery and the unique characters who played such a major role.
I found the entire book fascinating as I read about Roy's flying adventures in such primitive conditions,
and the pictures only added to the realism. Having done a little flying myself in the Navy,
I can appreciate the hazards encountered by this man, and his bravery as he blazed the trail, without
benefit of instruments of any kind, with no radio or charts of unknown areas, and with impending
weather that could change at a moment's notice, and without benefit of weather reports.
This is a must read by anyone interested either in Alaska, or in early aviation adventures. Roy's
description of his many years as a test pilot for Lockheed, following his Alaska experiences, as Lockheed
geared up to provide airplanes for the military in World War II and later, adds even more to the story."
Rayford E. Hammond, Commander, U.S. Navy (ret.)
"Readers will enjoy this account of our prior generations spending some time on the trail together in
Alaska. When the going got tough, the tough got going."
Stuart G. Ramstad, Third Generation Miner, Yukon Mining Company, Anchorage,
Alaska
Alaska. When the going got tough, the tough got going."
Stuart G. Ramstad, Third Generation Miner, Yukon Mining Company, Anchorage,
Alaska
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"Roy Dickson 1930s Alaska Bush Pilot, will appeal to plane buffs as well as anyone interested in the
early days of Alaska flight. But readers don't have to be fascinated with planes to enjoy this book. The
book is populated by many unique characters, and there is plenty of action to move things along. Those
interested in 1930s Alaska will discover tidbits of history embedded in the story."
"This well-rendered account of one pilot's experiences is worth a read, and the DVDs round out the
story, bringing the reader/viewer to a more complete understanding of what life was truly like for an
Alaska bush pilot in the 1930s."
Louise Freeman, writing for the Senior Voice, Anchorage, Alaska
early days of Alaska flight. But readers don't have to be fascinated with planes to enjoy this book. The
book is populated by many unique characters, and there is plenty of action to move things along. Those
interested in 1930s Alaska will discover tidbits of history embedded in the story."
"This well-rendered account of one pilot's experiences is worth a read, and the DVDs round out the
story, bringing the reader/viewer to a more complete understanding of what life was truly like for an
Alaska bush pilot in the 1930s."
Louise Freeman, writing for the Senior Voice, Anchorage, Alaska
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