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.
Mary Russell
British aviator and ornithologist who gained renown not just for her aristocratic status but also for her adventurous spirit and contributions to early aviation.
Dr Kathryn D Sullivan
American geologist, former NASA astronaut, and oceanographer
Jeanne Geneviève Garnerin
Pioneering French aeronaut and the world’s first female parachutist.
Beryl Markham
British-Kenyan aviator, racehorse trainer and author Beryl Markham was the first person to fly solo, non-stop across the Atlantic from Britain to North America.
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.