Matilde Moisant – USA
The child of French Canadian immigrants, Mathilde Moisant (1878 – 1964) was born in Indiana, USA. Her brothers, John and Alfred were aviators. Moisant learned to fly at her brothers’ […]
Marie-Louise Driancourt – France
Born Marie-Louise Martin in Lyon, France, Marie-Louise Driancourt (1887 – 1914) had three children before she began flying lessons at the Blériot school near Chartres. She transferred to the Caudron […]
Jeanne Herveau – France
Born in Paris, France, Jeanne Herveau (1885-1955) was an exhibition driver in automobiles before she became interested in aviation. She raced at Deauville, Chateau-Thierry, Gaillon, and Laffrey. She also raced […]
Marthe Niel – France
Marthe Niel (1878-1928) was born Marie-Ange Denieul in Paimpon, France. Her father was a laborer and her mother, a housekeeper. The young woman was interested in bicycles and automobiles before […]
Raymonde de Laroche – France
Born Elise Raymonde Deroche in Paris, France, Raymonde de Laroche (1882 – 1919) was the daughter of a plumber. Later, she became an actress and used the stage name “Raymonde […]