Harriet Quimby in Bleriot Airplane

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Title

Harriet Quimby in Bleriot Airplane

Subject

Women air pilots -- United States

Description

Famous aviatrix Harriet Quimby sits in the seat of a Bleriot plane. She was the first female pilot in the United States and the first woman to fly across the English Channel. This picture was taken during her flight across the English Channel on April 6, 1912. Unfortunately, on July 1, 1912 she was killed when her airplane crashed.

Creator

Photo Courtesy of Virginia Thomas

Source

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

Date

ca. 6 April 1912

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. 407

Citation

Photo Courtesy of Virginia Thomas, “Harriet Quimby in Bleriot Airplane,” International Women's Air & Space Museum, accessed March 28, 2024, https://iwasm.omeka.net/items/show/1471.