Evelyn Genevieve Sharp, 1919-1944
From Ord, NE, she was also known as Sharpie; she flew for the Army during
World War II to transport planes from the factory to Army Air Bases or from base
to base when needed; she died when the plane she was transporting
malfunctioned & crashed.
Diane Armour Bartels writes in her biography, Sharpie: …Nebraska’s premier
aviatrix, had her confrontations during her pursuit of excellence, though they
proved no deterrence, particularly when her community provided its timely assist. I
invite you to share the joy of what flying meant to her; note the smile while in the
cockpit.
I met Diane Bartels in Salina, Kansas at the at the national championships of the
National Intercollegiate Flying Association. She is a 99 and was inspired to keep
the memory of Evelyn Sharp alive.
From Ord, NE, she was also known as Sharpie; she flew for the Army during
World War II to transport planes from the factory to Army Air Bases or from base
to base when needed; she died when the plane she was transporting
malfunctioned & crashed.
Diane Armour Bartels writes in her biography, Sharpie: …Nebraska’s premier
aviatrix, had her confrontations during her pursuit of excellence, though they
proved no deterrence, particularly when her community provided its timely assist. I
invite you to share the joy of what flying meant to her; note the smile while in the
cockpit.
I met Diane Bartels in Salina, Kansas at the at the national championships of the
National Intercollegiate Flying Association. She is a 99 and was inspired to keep
the memory of Evelyn Sharp alive.
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