#women pilots

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"Women Aviators"

The first female Concorde pilot, Barbara Harmer, sitting down with the first female RAF combat pilot, Jo Salter, both in front of their respective jets. Taken 1995

#Women pilots #Female pilots #Women in aviation #women aviators #Concorde #Female fighter pilot #RAF pilot #Panavia Tornado #Airline pilot #female airline pilot

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2nd Lt. Janina Lewandowska — Polish World War II pilot and the only woman officer killed in the Katyn Massacre.

Janina Antonina Lewandowska was born on 22 April 1908 in Kharkiv. She was a Polish World War II pilot killed by the Soviets in the Katyn Massacre. Her father, Józef Dowbor-Muśnicki, was a Polish General. Janina Lewandowska was one of over 20,000 Polish prisoners of war murdered by Soviet troops in the Katyn Forest in an effort to eliminate Poland’s elites.

Early in life, Janina developed three major passions: flying, parachuting and singing. She was said to have been excellent at all three.

As a teenager, she joined the Poznań Flying Club and earned her glider and parachutist certificates. She learned to fly light aircraft by 1937. By age 20, she was the first woman in Europe to parachute from a height of over five kilometers. Shortly before the war began, she married instructor-pilot Mieczyslaw Lewandowski.

In August 1939, Lewandowska was drafted for service with the 3rd Military Aviation Regiment stationed near Poznań, Poland. On 22 September, her unit was taken prisoner by the Soviets. She was one of only two officers in the group; both were taken to the POW Camp for Polish Officers in Kozielsk, Russia.

2nd Lieutenant Lewandowska, née Dowbor-Muśnicka was most likely shot on 22 April 1940, on her 32nd birthday. She was the only servicewoman murdered in Katyn.

In April 1943,Janina Lewandowska's remains were uncovered by the Germans who discovered the mass graves of the Polish soldiers in the Katyn forest.

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#she deserves to be remembered #ww2 #women pilots

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British aviatrix Beryl Markham acknowledges the crowd at Floyd Bennett Field on September 6, 1936. With her are Acting Police Commissioner Harold Fowler, representing Mayor La Guardia. Markham was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean from Britain. She crash-landed in Nova Scotia, Canada, sustaining a minor head injury.

Photo: AP via My Record-Journal

#New York #NYC #vintage New York #1930s #aviation #early aviation #Beryl Markham #women pilots #aviators #September 6 #Sept. 6 #Harold Fowler #Brooklyn

[haitilegends]

Congratulations to American Airlines Pilot Tarah Ernest! 🇭🇹💙❤🙏🏽

#tarah ernest #haiti legends #american airlines #aviation #pilot #haitian pilot #women pilots #haitilegends #congratulations

[ingeniousscribblers]

#women pilots

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Kenya Airways Boeing 787 flight captained by Koki Mutungi leaving Kinshasa international airport in the DRC.

#aviation #women pilots #african women #koki mutungi #kenya airways #kenya #kinshasa #drc #africa

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American aviator Bessie Coleman. Photographed between 1922-23.

#women you should know #black history is everybody's history #vintage photography #vintage aircraft #women pilots

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Exploring the Amazing Role of Women in United States Military Aviation

In the vast expanse of the sky, where bravery knows no bounds, women have soared to new heights in the realm of United States military aviation. Journey of Women in United States Military Aviation is one of courage, determination, and unwavering commitment to service. Let us embark on a journey to explore the indelible mark women have made in the skies above. Introduction: Breaking Barriers,…

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#Amelia Earhart #Women Pilots

[jaymalea]

TIL about Betty Skelton, known in the 1950’s as “The Fastest Woman on Earth”

#betty skelton #women pilots

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#Taylor Bye #a 10 warthog #woman soldier #women pilots #grace under pressure #air force

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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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Female WWII Pilots: The Original Fly Girls

The Women Air force Service Pilots (also known as Women's Army Service Pilots or Women's Auxiliary Service Pilots) was a civilian women pilots' organization, whose members were United States federal civil service employees. Members of WASP flew 77 different aircraft from large bombers to cargo aircraft, to nimble fighters.They became trained pilots who tested aircraft, ferried aircraft, and trained other pilots.

#Female pilots #WWII #WASP #Women Air Force Service Pilots #Women Pilots #Women's Service Auxiliary Pilots

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I will excuse cannibalism this one time

#my art #digital drawing #sketch #hazbin hotel #hazbin hotel rosie #rosie #i saw her in the pilot 5 years ago and ever since then I wanted to see more of her #and THANK GOD WE DID BECAUSE SHE'S SO SWEET #and I also loved her friendship with Alastor #I probably won't do another hazbin drawing but I'm happy that I could draw her #man I love women who can just eat me

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The Women's Airforce Service Pilots (WASP): Soaring Through Gender Barriers 🛩🐝

During World War II, while the world battled on various fronts, a quieter revolution took flight in the United States. The Women's Airforce Service Pilots, or WASP, were a pioneering group of female aviators who defied traditional gender norms, proving that women could excel in roles historically reserved for men.

Origins of the WASP

With many American men serving overseas, the country faced a need to tap into underutilized domestic resources. The WASP program, initiated in 1943, merged two existing women's flying programs: the Women's Flying Training Detachment (WFTD) and the Women's Auxiliary Ferrying Squadron (WAFS). These women, under the guidance of aviators like Jacqueline Cochran and Nancy Love, would play a critical role in the war effort.

Duties and Contributions

The WASPs were trained pilots who contributed in non-combat roles. They ferried military aircraft across the country, tested planes, instructed male pilots, and even towed targets for live anti-aircraft artillery practice. They fulfilled the non-combat roles formerly occupied by male pilots, so more male pilots were available for combat roles. Women were not allowed to fly combat missions until [many years later, in 1993.. By the end of the war, WASPs had flown every type of military aircraft, logged over 60 million miles, and transported nearly 12,650 aircraft of 78 different types.

Challenges and Gender Biases

Despite their significant contributions, WASPs constantly faced skepticism and discrimination. They weren’t considered members of the military but were seen as civil service employees. They had to pay for their own uniforms, lodging, and sometimes even their way home after the end of their service. If a WASP pilot died during service, her burial costs fell on her family or fellow pilots.

Recognition and Legacy

In 1977, after years of advocacy by WASP veterans, President Jimmy Carter signed legislation granting WASP pilots veteran status. Later, in 2009, they were awarded the Congressional Gold Medal for their service, sacrifice, and pioneering spirit. The legacy of the WASP program not only paved the way for women's integration into the U.S. Air Force but also demonstrated the capabilities of women in high-pressure, technical roles.

#WASPs #Women’s Airforce Service Pilots #Air Force #Pilots #Planes #WWII

[ladypilotuniform]

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

[halfthebrain]

Omfg

Mike won against Harvey and Harvey didn’t mind at all. Rather the opposite, he’s so amazed by this boy. Oh you stupid fuck, Harvey. What’s more, he loves watching Mike wipe the floor with his opponent.

And when he did win against Mike he barely enjoyed it. Even regretting fighting Mike in the first place.

For someone who has built his whole persona around loving to win this can only mean one thing when he doesn’t care about wining. When wining and being a winner is something else entirely.

#harvey my god what the fuck are you even doing with all these women. he’s literally your special little guy #stop looking elsewhere #marvey #harvey specter #mike ross #suits usa #like sure he didn’t enjoy that scottie lost her offer for senior partner but he also didn’t cry over it #mike losing during his IB era against Harvey? literally made him regret letting him go in the first place #‘I should’ve never let him go’ him to Jessica #THE PILOT the very first episode their first encounter and he was hooked #the kid beat him and he was like 😍 #mike is always most important