Episode 9 with Ralph Alley

The previous episode, #8 was a cliff hanger with the plane carrying Ralph and three others about to crash land. In this episode we find out what happened next.

The end of the Homer Spit and Kachemak Bay in 1958.  Photo from Steve McCutcheon Collection, Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center.

The end of the Homer Spit and Kachemak Bay in 1958. Photo from Steve McCutcheon Collection, Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center.

The main part of Homer seen on approach in 1954.  Photo from Arnold Granville Photographs at UAF.

The main part of Homer seen on approach in 1954. Photo from Arnold Granville Photographs at UAF.

This incredibly pristine view of land east of Homer and Kachemak Bay beyond was taken from East Skyline Dr. in 1958.  Photo from Steve McCutcheon Collection, Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center.

This incredibly pristine view of land east of Homer and Kachemak Bay beyond was taken from East Skyline Dr. in 1958. Photo from Steve McCutcheon Collection, Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center.