Dillingham, Alaska 1951. 
John Walatka started his own air service out of Dillingham, Alaska in the 1930's. 
He was chief pilot of Northern Consolidated Airlines bush fleet.  John was also
instrumental in founding the first sport fishing lodges in Bristol Bay  The Walatka
Mountains, located in Katmai National Park (250 miles SW of Anchorage), are
named after him.

Photo taken and provided by Brian Fortier.
 

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