by sherry shilon
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There were women before Earhart who felt – and conquered the skies as one of the last bastions of male domination.
In 1911, Harriet Quimby became the first American female licensed pilot.
She also became the first woman pilot to fly at night and the first woman to pilot her own aircraft across the English Channel.
These women were true pioneers and set the stage for women to become airline and combat pilots, aviators who shone alongside their male counterparts for their talent, skill and commitment.
Published: Mar 7, 2016
Latest Revision: Mar 7, 2016
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