Harriet Quimby Flies an Early Plane

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Title

Harriet Quimby Flies an Early Plane

Subject

Women air pilots -- United States

Description

Famous aviatrix Harriet Quimby sits in the seat of an early plane. She was the first female pilot in the United States and the first woman to fly across the English Channel.

Creator

IWASM

Source

Smithsonian

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. 475

Citation

IWASM, “Harriet Quimby Flies an Early Plane,” International Women's Air & Space Museum, accessed March 28, 2024, https://iwasm.omeka.net/items/show/1484.