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Betty Miller
A portrait of Betty Miller, the first woman to fly solo across the Pacific Ocean in 1963. Miller was also one of the women who accepted the invitation to undergo astronaut testing at the Lovelace Clinic. Unfortunately, Miller did not pass the tests.…
Georgiana McConnell
A portrait of Georgiana McConnell, who was one of the women who accepted the invitation to undergo astronaut testing at the Lovelace Clinic. Unfortunately, McConnell did not pass the tests. The thirteen women that did pass these tests later became…
Patricia Jetton
A portrait of Patricia Jetton, who was one of the women who accepted the invitation to undergo astronaut testing at the Lovelace Clinic. Unfortunately, Jetton did not pass the tests. The thirteen women that did pass these tests later became known as…
Joan Merriam Smith
A portrait of Joan Merriam Smith, the second woman to fly solo around the world. She was also one of the women who underwent astronaut testing under Dr. Lovelace, but Smith unfortunately did not pass the tests. The thirteen women that did pass these…
Thelma Miller
Thelma Miller, a member of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP), standing with a plane at Avenger Field in Stillwater, Texas.
Major General Jeanne Holm
Major General Jeanne Holm was the first female general in the United States Air Force and the first female two star general in any branch of the United States Armed Forces.
Louise Sacchi and Her Aerial Map
Louise Sacchi was the first international ferry pilot, and she formed her own ferrying business. Pictured here is Sacchi standing in front of her aerial map, showing the paths she flew all over the world for her business. She marked her routes and…
Harriet Quimby
Harriet Quimby wearing her purple satin flying suit. On August 1, 1911, Quimby was the first woman to receive a pilot's license in the United States. The next year, on April 16, 1912, she was the first woman to fly the English Channel solo.
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Phoebe Omlie
Phoebe Omlie wraps herself in a victory wreath as she stands in front of a plane.
Elise Owen
Elise Owen, member of the Connecticut Civil Air Patrol, stands at attention for this photograph.
The 1933 Annette Gibson Air Race
Seventeen female pilots gather for a photograph in front of a plane at the 1933 Annette Gibson Air Race.
Photo by S. O. Bancroft.
Photo by S. O. Bancroft.
Claudia M. Oakes
Claudia M. Oakes, pictured here in front of an on-display aircraft, was the curator of the National Air and Space Museum of the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D. C.
Blanche Noyes
Ohio's first licensed woman pilot Blanche Noyes poses in her flying attire.
Blanche Noyes, Helen Richey, Helen MacCloskey, and Louise Thaden
Four aviatrices, Blanche Noyes, Helen Richey, Helen MacCloskey, and Louise Thaden, pose for a photo.
Blanche Noyes at Awards Dinner
Ohio's first female licensed pilot Blanche Noyes is a guest of honor at a banquet.
Photo by Linell Vines.
Photo by Linell Vines.
Blanche Noyes Receiving an Award
Blanche Noyes receives award at Salem College.
Blanche Noyes in Advertisement Aircraft
Aviatrix Blanche Noyes poses for a photograph is a Weiant Aircraft Sales Co. of Newark, Ohio aircraft.
Group Picture at a Women's Advisory Committee on Aviation (WACOA) Meeting
Blanche Noyes (front row, third from the right, in overcoat) and a large group of aviatrixes pose for a photo during a Women's Advisory Committee on Aviation (WACOA) meeting on May 20, 1974.
Aviatrices Honored by President John F. Kennedy
A group of aviatrices stand by President Kennedy at the White House for the Amelia Earhart First Day Cover Presentation. From left to right: President John F. Kennedy, Louise Smith, Blanche Noyes, Virginia Thompson, Alice Hammond, Marion Andrews, and…
Blanche Stuart Scott and Clara Adams
Aviatrixes Blanche Stuart Scott and Clara Adams pause to have their picture taken at an event, most likely an air race. Scott was the first female test pilot and the first women to fly long distance in America. Adams was the first women to fly across…
Women of the British ATA
Five uniformed women of the British Air Transport Auxiliary (ATA) at No. 5 Ferry Pool in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, England. The women are (from left to right) First Officer Lettice Curtis, First Officer Jenny Broad, First Officer Audrey Sale-Barker,…
Betty Gillies on Airfield
Betty Gillies, the commander of the Women's Auxiliary Ferrying Squadron (WAFS), on the flight line with parachute and P-47.
Betty Gillies
This photo of Betty H. Gillies, Commander of the Women's Auxiliary Ferrying Squadron (WAFS), was taken at New Castle Army Air Base.
Army Air Forces Photo
Army Air Forces Photo
WAFS at the Fairchild Plant
At the Fairchild plant in Hagerstown, Maryland, the Women's Auxiliary Ferrying Squadron (WAFS) assemble to pick up PT-19s to ferry to Air Force bases. Dressed in winter flying gear they are briefed by Control Officer, Captain Frank. Standing next to…
Women's Auxiliary Ferrying Squadron (WAFS) at New Castle Army Air Base (NCAAB)
This photo was taken of members of the Women's Auxiliary Ferrying Squadron (WAFS) in the alert room at the New Castle Army Air Base (NCAAB). From left to right:
Gertrude Tubbs,
Nancy Batson,
Betty Gillies (kneeling),
Teresa James,
Esther…
Gertrude Tubbs,
Nancy Batson,
Betty Gillies (kneeling),
Teresa James,
Esther…