Wonderful reading and history. Living in Bethel for almost 49 years, I can identify with the area he flew to. Have been to Nyac several times. Thanks for sharing.
I FLEW MANY TIMES IN-OUT MERRILL FEILD IN LATE 50'S FROM WASILLA WITH A TEACHER THERE.BY THE WAY A LARGE EAST END OF MERRILL WAS A CITY DUMP WHICH BEGAN A SUNDAY TRIP EVERY WEEKEND!
Michael – great memory. Yes, we recall the city dump.
Anchorage owes a lot to Pioneer, Mr. Merrill and to his steadfast love of flying was incredible.
Wonderful reading and history. Living in Bethel for almost 49 years, I can identify with the area he flew to. Have been to Nyac several times. Thanks for sharing.
Michael Lefner
I FLEW MANY TIMES IN-OUT MERRILL FEILD IN LATE 50'S FROM WASILLA WITH A TEACHER THERE.BY THE WAY A LARGE EAST END OF MERRILL WAS A CITY DUMP WHICH BEGAN A SUNDAY TRIP EVERY WEEKEND!