Katherine Stinson, the “Flying Schoolgirl”

Stunt flier Katherine Stinson captivated crowds with her youthful appearance and daring aerial feats. During her short career, Stinson became the first woman authorized to carry U.S. air mail, the first woman to fly a complete vertical loop, and the first woman to fly in Japan and China. She was also the first in her family to fly, though all four Stinson siblings became notable pilots.