Harriet Quimby
Title
Harriet Quimby
Subject
Women air pilots -- United States
Description
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.
Photo and negative courtesy of Mr. Walt Kimotec.
Photo and negative courtesy of Mr. Walt Kimotec.
Creator
IWASM
Source
IWASM Original Photo Collection, International Women's Air and Space Museum
Date
ca. 1911-1912
Contributor
Heidi Fearing
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. 162
Collection
Citation
IWASM, “Harriet Quimby,” International Women's Air & Space Museum, accessed April 26, 2024, https://iwasm.omeka.net/items/show/1382.