Katharine Wright
Often ignored in the histories, the third Wright sibling was vital to her brothers’ success
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Nancy Harkness Love
Her sublime leadership, skill, and tenacity played a critical role in the successful integration of female service pilots.
Jerrie Mock
Geraldine “Jerrie” Mock was the first woman to fly solo around the world.
Käthe Paulus
Pioneering figure in the field of aviation, renowned for her significant contributions as an inventor, particularly for developing the first collapsible parachute in 1910.
Lydia Zvereva
Russian aviation pioneer, becoming the first woman in Russia to obtain a pilot’s license.
Hazel Ying Lee
American pilot during World War II, serving as a pilot in the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) program.
Hazel Rennie
Peace and human rights activist
Elsie Mackay
Aviator and silent film actress
Dr Daphne Pochin Mould
Irish geologist, author, photographer and flight instructor
Mary Heath
Irish athlete and aviator