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Women & aircraft: centennial of the first female flight over the Channel

London, United Kingdom - An exhibition in honour of Harriet Quimby

Hundred year ago Harriet Quimby, first woman to gain a pilot license in the United States, flew between English coast to the French one in spite of wind, rain and inaccurate maps. This historical event has been celebrated yesterday in Kent by more than 100 women came from all Europe, Canada and United States where the entire flight will be realized again. Actually Quimby took-off on April 16...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1138546
Rome, Italy, 03/12/2012 18:30
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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