1966 Powder Puff Derby Contestants

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Title

1966 Powder Puff Derby Contestants

Subject

Women air pilots -- United States

Description

The contestants of the 1966 Powder Puff Derby posing together on stage at a Jack Tar Hotel in Clearwater, Florida. The derby began in Seattle, Washington and ended in Clearwater, Florida, a total of 2875 miles. The contestants flew a Piper Cherokee airplane and the winners were Bernice Steadman and Mary E Clark.

Creator

Photo Courtesy of AWTAR

Source

IWASM Original Photo Collection, International Women's Air and Space Museum

Date

ca. 1966

Contributor

Heidi Fearing/Kimberly Cole

Rights

Online access is provided for research purposes only. For rights and reproduction requests contact the International Women's Air & Space Museum at info@iwasm.org

Identifier

Original Photo No. 354

Coverage

Florida

Citation

Photo Courtesy of AWTAR, “1966 Powder Puff Derby Contestants,” International Women's Air & Space Museum, accessed March 28, 2024, https://iwasm.omeka.net/items/show/1463.