Ruth Nichols and a Crosley Radio Plane

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Title

Ruth Nichols and a Crosley Radio Plane

Subject

Women air pilots -- United States

Description

Aviation pioneer and multiple record breaker Ruth Nichols stands in front of a Crosley Radio Plane in a classic 1930s hat and long leather coat. Prowel Jr. and Lewis Crosley were inventors who were responsible for the first airplane radio broadcast in 1930.

Creator

IWASM

Source

Ruth Nichols Photograph Collection, International Women's Air and Space Museum

Date

ca. 1930s

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

Photo No. RN2

Citation

IWASM, “Ruth Nichols and a Crosley Radio Plane,” International Women's Air & Space Museum, accessed March 28, 2024, https://iwasm.omeka.net/items/show/1543.