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First women pilots in Spain, Egypt, Morocco, and Algeria added to the history timeline

The Mediterranean Female Squadron, based at the Figari Airport in the South of Corsica, France, has shared information concerning the first licensed women pilots in Spain, Egypt, Morocco and Algeria. Learn about these pioneering women in our history section.

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2012 Women of Aviation
Worldwide Week
March 5-11 2012

Thanks so much for organizing this amazing event! My 13-year-old niece was thrilled by the experience -- especially when Tom let her take the controls. She began researching flight training for teenagers as soon as we got home. Sunday was a very special day in our lives. Thanks again, and all the very best to you!

— Madeleine - Renton, WA, USA

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100 years ago today, Marie-Louise Driancourt became the 6th woman worldwide to earn a pilot license. — 2 years 4 days ago
100 years ago, Héléne Dutrieu became the first woman pilot ever to win an air race. She beat 14 male pilots to win Coppa del Re air race. — 2 years 1 week ago
#Renton proudly displays its 2010 title on airport banner. Check it out. It looks great! http://bit.ly/dLnaA2 — 2 years 8 weeks ago
@KarlenePetitt presents the 2010 "Most Female Pilot Friendly Airport in the US" trophy to the city of #Renton, WA, http://bit.ly/eUcShW — 2 years 12 weeks ago
To get the latest information about Women Of Aviation Worldwide Week, follow @womenofaviation — 2 years 13 weeks ago