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Ann Bachner

Ann Bachner was married to pilot and aviation mechanic Jess Bachner of Fairbanks, Alaska. Ann was present during the 1985 interview with Jess Bachner by Bill Schneider where they talked about his aviation career.
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As a Person Present at Interview

Interview Title Archive #: Oral History Project Abstract People Present
Jess Bachner 85-08 Pioneer Aviators

Jess Bachner was interviewed on January 12, 1985 by William Schneider at Phillips Field in Fairbanks, Alaska. Jess' wife, Ann, was also present during the interview. In this interview, Jess talks about his work prior to becoming an airplane mechanic, his training and experience as a mechanic, and the changes he’s seen in aviation. He also discusses establishment of Bachner Aircraft Service and Phillips Field, as well as experiences going out to remote locations to repair and retrieve crashed airplanes. This is an excerpt of the original longer interview. For full interview, see complete transcripts of ORAL HISTORY 85-08, Part 1 and ORAL HISTORY 85-08, Part 2.

 Ann Bachner