Ruth Nichols Before Her World Altitude Flight

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Title

Ruth Nichols Before Her World Altitude Flight

Subject

Women air pilots -- United States
Aviation records

Description

'Sepia-toned photograph of Ruth Nichols wearing full winter flight suit, standing in front of her single-engine plane named Akita with her hand outstretched in a wave. Taken before her world altitude record flight.

Creator

Photo Courtesy of Ruth Nichols

Source

IWASM Photo Archives

Date

1931

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

Type

Photograph

Identifier

Photo No. 656

Citation

Photo Courtesy of Ruth Nichols, “Ruth Nichols Before Her World Altitude Flight,” International Women's Air & Space Museum, accessed February 10, 2025, https://iwasm.omeka.net/items/show/1534.