#women of aviation

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Women of Aviation week starts

Bessie Coleman, an African American woman born in 1892 in Atlanta, Texas, was a pioneer in aviation. Despite facing racial segregation and gender discrimination, she pursued her passion for aviation. Bessie worked tirelessly, taking odd jobs and saving money to enroll in flight school in France. In 1921, she boarded a ship bound for Europe, overcoming challenges like learning a new language and overcoming male classmates' prejudices. Bessie became the first African American woman to earn an international pilot's license in 1922. She returned to the United States as a hero, inspiring others with her story of perseverance and courage. Despite her fame, Bessie continued to face discrimination and struggle to find opportunities to fly. She embarked on a barnstorming tour, showcasing daredevil stunts and aerial acrobatics. Sadly, Bessie died in a plane crash in 1926, but her legacy continues to inspire generations of women and African Americans to pursue their dreams.

#writing #women of aviation #Bessie Coleman

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RAF Veronica X a Dutch ferry pilot for the ATA 22nd, February, 1943.

#spitfire friday! 😎 #avgeek #aviation #aviation history #ww2 #wwii #women in aviation

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Aviation Legend Jackie Cochran. Colonel Cochran established three world records in a F-104G in May and June 1964

➤➤ VIDEO: https://youtu.be/TwrlljrHci0

#Jackie Cochran #f 104 starfighter #Lockheed #youtube #aircraft #airplane #aviation #dronescapes #military #documentary #aviation history #portraits #pioneering #aviation pioneer #pioneer #best pilot #Pioneering women #Aviation icon

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Skyward Bound: The Willa Beatrice Brown Story ✈

Celebrating Black History Month, we honor Willa Beatrice Brown, a trailblazer in aviation and civil rights activism. Willa Brown, born in 1906 in Glasgow, Kentucky, shattered racial and gender barriers in the skies and became the first African American woman to earn a commercial pilot’s license in the United States. Her unwavering dedication to integrating aviation programs and empowering future pilots through education and advocacy has cemented her as a pivotal figure in American history.

Willa Brown’s journey began with a passion for flying, leading her to earn her pilot’s license in 1938. Together with her husband, Cornelius Coffey, she founded the Coffey School of Aeronautics in Chicago, where they trained African American men and women, providing a foundation for the illustrious Tuskegee Airmen during World War II.

Brown’s advocacy extended to her role as the first African American woman to receive a commission as a lieutenant in the Civil Air Patrol and her political endeavors to integrate the armed forces, culminating in President Harry Truman signing Executive Order 9981 in 1948 to desegregate the military.

For those interested in exploring more about Willa Beatrice Brown’s incredible life and impact, the National Archives holds a treasure trove of resources:

#Black History Month #African American History #National Archives #Women’s History #Willa Beatrice Brown #Willa B. Brown #Aviation #BHM #BlackHistoryMonth #tuskegee airmen

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Red headed first officer ready to roll!

#collar and tie #airline uniform #women in uniform #cockpit cutie #pilot girl #white shirt #smart women #female aviators #stressful job #red hair #gorgeous redhead #smart woman

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USAF Thunderbird #5 Lead Solo Pilot Major Michelle "Mace" Curran, 2019 - 2021 show season

#USAF Thunderbird #Michelle Curran #Mace #F-16 pilot #Female fighter pilot #Military women #Women in aviation #Lead Solo

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Procter & Gamble Co, 1979

#Secret deodorant #ad #1979 #spray #women's #vintage #advertisement #1970s #flyer #woman #aviator #70s fashion #advertising

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Women in World War Two Aviation Reading List

As we gear up for Masters of the Air coming out in January, if I know fandom (and I like to think I do) someone is going to want to write some original female character fanfic after seeing this show. Friends, have I got you.

Please find here linked my Women in World War Two Aviation Reading List.

A few notes about this list:

It’s not exhaustive. There are many, many more books on any of these topics than the ones listed here, but this can serve as a starting point for your reading. Often, if you can find one of these at your local library or bookseller, you can also find some keywords or subject headings to find similar books.

This is a very (white) American-centric list. Experiences vary greatly from country to country, and on whether or not you’re a person of color.

I haven’t included any general World War Two histories, or any specific battle or theater histories. It’s easy enough to find those somewhere else.

You will notice I haven’t included any unit histories or Donald Miller's book, either. I'm assuming you know about that already. See #3.

I have read most, but not all, of the books on this list. Those I haven’t read were recommended to me by people whose taste and opinion I trust.

There are several great online resources linked on this list as well as books.

This is a fun period in history to be a woman in flight, and a lot of work has been done over the last ten or twenty years about the WASPs and the ATA. If you'd like your OFC to be a little more ground-bound and are looking for some additional inspiration, I also have a more general Women In World War Two reading list here.

Feel like I’m missing something? I take (kindly worded) suggestions.

Well, who died and made you a subject matter expert here? Absolutely no one. I've been in history fandoms for a long time, and it always really confused me when people got angry at other fans for not knowing the history, but also not sharing resources for where to find out more! Women's history is sometimes a hard topic to find books on, and I want to share what I have so people who are interested and excited can learn more!

#masters of the air #women in world war two #women in aviation #women in world war two aviation #reading list

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In 1931, aviator Bobbi Trout extended an invitation to actor Edna Mae Cooper to join her for an endurance flight. Their aim was to surpass the men's 150-hour record. However, they fell short of the goal, flying for 122 hours and 50 minutes before fuel-related challenges forced them to land. Despite not reaching the 150-hour mark, they set a new women's endurance record. #womenshistory2024

#california #libraries #california history #flying #airplanes #aviators #womens history

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*clears throat* so we hear y’all like cats and cool women in history?

Meet Jean Batten: record setting New Zealand aviatrix, international pilot extraordinaire... 

... And Buddy, her kitten and newfound mascot. 

Buddy was a gift received in 1934 courtesy of the Diggers (aka Australian soldiers) at the Prince of Wales military hospital in Sydney. 

Described as being “as much a centre of attraction as the wonder girl herself”, Buddy the cat flew with Jean many times throughout the years, though he reportedly didn’t enjoy the experience very much. 

Jean broke the record for fastest solo flight from England to Australia in 1934, unseating the previous women’s record held by esteemed pilot Amy Johnson by a little over four days. The success of her long-distance journey catapulted her to celebrity status, and she enjoyed a four week tour of Australia where she was greeted by large crowds of well-wishers.    

She continued to fly for many years after setting her record, continuing on to become the first person to hold both records for fastest solo flights between England and Australia simultaneously. 

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Elsie Mackay, British actress, jockey, interior decorator, and pioneering aviator who died attempting to cross the Atlantic Ocean with Walter G. R. Hinchliffe in a single engined Stinson Detroiter.

#avgeek #aviation #aviation history #women in aviation

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Safe clothes for women war workers.

A closeup of Eunice's new uniform reveals one of its most important safety factors: the tight-buttoning trouser ankles which prelude the possibility of a loose trouser's catching in moving machinery. Bendix Aviation Plant, Brooklyn, New York

Ann Rosener, photographer. 1943 Mar.

#women war workers #Ann Rosener #vintage #photography #1943 #tight-buttoning trouser ankles #Eunice #Bendix Aviation Plant #Brooklyn

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Amelia Earhart – Scientist of the Day

Amelia Mary Earhart, an American aviator, was born July 24, 1897, in Atchinson, Kansas. 

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#Amelia Earhart #aviation #aeronautics #women in science #histsci #histSTM #20th century #history of science #Ashworth #Scientist of the Day

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Lee Ya-Ching

Actress and aviator Lee Ya-Ching was born in 1912 in Haifeng County, China. As a teenager, Lee was one of China's top silent film actresses and starred in eight movies. She later went to Europe to continue her education, and set her sights on aviation after seeing an airshow in Paris. Lee enrolled at the Ecole Aero Club de Suisse in Geneva, and in 1933, she became the first woman at that school to earn a pilot's license. After returning to her home country, Lee became the first woman to receive a pilot's license from the Chinese government, and completed a 30,000-mile air survey for the Chinese Army. After the Japanese invasion of China, she served her country by flying Red Cross planes with supplies from Hong Kong to Canton. Between 1938 and 1943, Lee flew across North and South American to raise money for Chinese war victims.

Lee Ya-Ching died in 1998 at the age of 85.

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#history #women's history #chinese history #china #asia #asian history #pilots #aviation #women in aviation #film #silent film

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Saluting hot blond bombshell first officer

#airline uniform #women in uniform #cockpit cutie #pilot girl #collar and tie #white shirt #female aviators #smart woman #stressful job #blond in uniform #smart tie #salute