Katherine Stinson in Flight Suit
Title
Katherine Stinson in Flight Suit
Subject
Women air pilots -- United States
Description
Black and white photograph of Katherine Stinson wearing double-breasted blazer and flight helmet. She stands next to a plane and has one hand on the propeller. Caption on the back reads "Katherine Stinson 4th license women pilot 9 July 1912
Stinson was the fourth woman in the United States to earn her pilot's license. After receiving her certificate, she began exhibition flying where she was known as the "Flying Schoolgirl." Stinson was the first woman to perform a loop at Circero Field in Chicago. In addition, she was the first woman to carry airmail for the United States. Stinson contracted tuberculosis in 1920 which forced her into retirement.
Stinson was the fourth woman in the United States to earn her pilot's license. After receiving her certificate, she began exhibition flying where she was known as the "Flying Schoolgirl." Stinson was the first woman to perform a loop at Circero Field in Chicago. In addition, she was the first woman to carry airmail for the United States. Stinson contracted tuberculosis in 1920 which forced her into retirement.
Source
IWASM Photo Archives
Date
ca. 1912
Contributor
Donated by Virginia Thomas
Rights
Online access is provided for research purposes only. For rights and reproduction requests contact the International Women's Air & Space Museum at collections@iwasm.org.
Identifier
Photo No. 536
Original Format
Photograph
Collection
Citation
“Katherine Stinson in Flight Suit,” International Women's Air & Space Museum, accessed December 14, 2025, https://iwasm.omeka.net/items/show/1505.