Katherine Stinson in Flight Suit
Title
Katherine Stinson in Flight Suit
Subject
Women air pilots -- United States
Description
Early aviatrix Katherine Stinson puts her hand on her plane shortly after receiving her pilot's license, the fourth woman in the United States to do so. 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.
Creator
IWASM
Source
IWASM Original Photo Collection, International Women's Air and Space Museum
Publisher
Virginia Thomas
Date
ca. 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. 536
Collection
Citation
IWASM, “Katherine Stinson in Flight Suit,” International Women's Air & Space Museum, accessed April 20, 2024, https://iwasm.omeka.net/items/show/1505.