Donald Sheldon
American pilot (1921–1975)
Donald Edward Sheldon (November 21, 1921 – January 26, 1975) was an Alaskan bush pilot who pioneered the technique of glacier landings on Denali during the 1950s and 1960s.2
From Wikipedia’s article on Donald Sheldon (this version), CC BY-SA 4.0.
Born Nov 21, 1921, died Jan 26, 1975.1
About
From his base in Talkeetna, Alaska, Sheldon operated Talkeetna Air Service, which ferried climbers, hunters, fishermen, and others to places inaccessible to ground transportation. Over the years, he assisted in numerous rescue operations, both in civilian and military, and was awarded an Alaska Certificate of Achievement for his help. His planes, which included Piper Super Cubs, Cessna 180s and Aeronca Sedans were equipped with an assortment of landing gear, including skis, floats and large, soft rubber wheels. Sheldon died of cancer in 1975.
From Wikipedia’s article on Donald Sheldon, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.2
Companies
- Talkeetna Air TaxiFounder8
Career
Occupation: aircraft pilot.4
- Date not recordedFounded Talkeetna Air Taxi3
Personal life
Awards
- Date not recordedDistinguished Flying Cross7
Links
Sources
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- 1WikidataDonald Sheldon on Wikidata
- 2WikipediaDonald Sheldon on Wikipedia
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- 8WikidataTalkeetna Air Taxi, Founder