Tag Archives: 2012
100 years after Harriet Quimby did it, women fly across the Channel
“It was my turn at last. Everybody was expectant. I was eager to get into my seat and be off. My heart was not in my mouth,” said Harriet Quimby of her state of mind, minutes before taking off to … Continue reading
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Tagged 100 years, 2012, aviation, centennial, england, english channel, fly, france, girl, harriet quimby, headcorn, kent, le touquet, march, pas de calais, pilot, woman, Women, Women of Aviation Week, women pilots, worldwide
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Fly in to play at Le Touquet Airport, France
As we celebrate the centennial of the first flight across the Channel with a woman at the commands, the city of Le Touquet is celebrating its 100th anniversary and chose our gathering as one the “100 projects for 100 years” … Continue reading
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Tagged 100 years, 2012, across the channel, aviation, centennial, english channel, harriet quimby, le touquet, le touquet airport, march, woman pilot, Women, Women of Aviation Week, women pilots
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Aircraft Spruce continues its support for Women Of Aviation Week in 2012
From the day Aircraft Spruce opened its doors in 1965, there was a woman playing a fundamental role – Flo Irwin. Husband Bob, a pilot, knew airplane parts and Flo knew how to keep the customers coming back. Together, they … Continue reading
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Tagged 2012, aircraft spruce, aviation, Flying, girls, learn to fly, pilot, prizes, Women, Women of Aviation Week, Women Of Aviation Worldwide Week
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