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Friday, March 14, 2008

Ellen Evak Paneok has died

Alaska aviation pioneer, noted artist and author, skrimshander, public speaker, community activist/volunteer and friend, Ellen Evak Paneok died March 2, 2008, at the Alaska Native Medical Center in Anchorage. She was 48.

Only 48 years old.... According to an AOPA website obit for her, she succumbed from Hepatitis C.

First Native woman bush pilot dies

Featured in numerous books on women and aviation, including "Bush Pilots of Alaska" and "Women Pilots of Alaska," she was also referenced in a number of other publications for her unique experience and knowledge of high-Arctic flying. Most recently she was included in Ann Cooper's new book "Stars of the Sky, Legends All," which will be released March 19.

Please see the article for complete details.

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