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- Program for Women's Aeronautical Association of Detroit, "Fly High," 1929 - The Women's Aeronautical Association of Detroit supported the growth and development of the aviation industry. It sponsored lectures and visits from prominent pilots like Amelia Earhart, Phoebe Omlie and Mary, Lady Heath. Association members included Mary Von Mach, Michigan's first licensed female pilot, and Violet Brock and Leah Schlee, wives of attempted around-the-world flyers William Brock and Edward Schlee.
- 1929
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Program for Women's Aeronautical Association of Detroit, "Fly High," 1929
The Women's Aeronautical Association of Detroit supported the growth and development of the aviation industry. It sponsored lectures and visits from prominent pilots like Amelia Earhart, Phoebe Omlie and Mary, Lady Heath. Association members included Mary Von Mach, Michigan's first licensed female pilot, and Violet Brock and Leah Schlee, wives of attempted around-the-world flyers William Brock and Edward Schlee.
- Bridesmaid Dress, Worn by Mary Von Mach at the Wedding of Irene Von Mach and Joseph Riley LeBay, 1923 -
- June 16, 1923
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Bridesmaid Dress, Worn by Mary Von Mach at the Wedding of Irene Von Mach and Joseph Riley LeBay, 1923
- Letter to Mary Von Mach from William P. Lear, September 18, 1931 - Mary E. Von Mach was Michigan's first licensed female pilot, earning her certificate in 1929. During World War II, Von Mach oversaw final inspection of the Pratt & Whitney engines installed in B-24 bomber airplanes at Ford's Willow Run plant. She was a charter member of the Ninety-Nines, an international organization that supported the work of women in aviation.
- September 18, 1931
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Letter to Mary Von Mach from William P. Lear, September 18, 1931
Mary E. Von Mach was Michigan's first licensed female pilot, earning her certificate in 1929. During World War II, Von Mach oversaw final inspection of the Pratt & Whitney engines installed in B-24 bomber airplanes at Ford's Willow Run plant. She was a charter member of the Ninety-Nines, an international organization that supported the work of women in aviation.
- Mary E. Von Mach Inspects Pratt & Whitney Engines While Working at the Willow Run Bomber Plant, November 30, 1942 - Mary E. Von Mach was Michigan's first licensed female pilot, earning her certificate in 1929. During World War II, Von Mach oversaw final inspection of the Pratt & Whitney engines installed in B-24 bomber airplanes at Ford's Willow Run plant. She was a charter member of the Ninety-Nines, an international organization that supported the work of women in aviation.
- August 26, 1942
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Mary E. Von Mach Inspects Pratt & Whitney Engines While Working at the Willow Run Bomber Plant, November 30, 1942
Mary E. Von Mach was Michigan's first licensed female pilot, earning her certificate in 1929. During World War II, Von Mach oversaw final inspection of the Pratt & Whitney engines installed in B-24 bomber airplanes at Ford's Willow Run plant. She was a charter member of the Ninety-Nines, an international organization that supported the work of women in aviation.
- Mary E. Von Mach Inspects Pratt & Whitney Engines While Working at the Willow Run Bomber Plant, November 30, 1942 - Mary E. Von Mach was Michigan's first licensed female pilot, earning her certificate in 1929. During World War II, Von Mach oversaw final inspection of the Pratt & Whitney engines installed in B-24 bomber airplanes at Ford's Willow Run plant. She was a charter member of the Ninety-Nines, an international organization that supported the work of women in aviation.
- November 30, 1942
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Mary E. Von Mach Inspects Pratt & Whitney Engines While Working at the Willow Run Bomber Plant, November 30, 1942
Mary E. Von Mach was Michigan's first licensed female pilot, earning her certificate in 1929. During World War II, Von Mach oversaw final inspection of the Pratt & Whitney engines installed in B-24 bomber airplanes at Ford's Willow Run plant. She was a charter member of the Ninety-Nines, an international organization that supported the work of women in aviation.
- Articles on Aviation News from the Publication THE WIND CONE, 1929-1930 - The monthly magazine <em>The Wind Cone</em> -- named for the conical flags used at airports to indicate wind direction and speed -- carried news and features of interest to the aviation community. These clippings from circa 1929-1930 include stories and photos about amphibious aircraft, pilot Mary Von Mach, cold-weather flight instruction, and Germany's airship <em>Graf Zeppelin</em>.
- 1929-1930
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Articles on Aviation News from the Publication THE WIND CONE, 1929-1930
The monthly magazine The Wind Cone -- named for the conical flags used at airports to indicate wind direction and speed -- carried news and features of interest to the aviation community. These clippings from circa 1929-1930 include stories and photos about amphibious aircraft, pilot Mary Von Mach, cold-weather flight instruction, and Germany's airship Graf Zeppelin.
- Mary E. Von Mach Inspects Pratt & Whitney Engines While Working at the Willow Run Bomber Plant, November 30, 1942 - Mary E. Von Mach was Michigan's first licensed female pilot, earning her certificate in 1929. During World War II, Von Mach oversaw final inspection of the Pratt & Whitney engines installed in B-24 bomber airplanes at Ford's Willow Run plant. She was a charter member of the Ninety-Nines, an international organization that supported the work of women in aviation.
- November 30, 1942
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Mary E. Von Mach Inspects Pratt & Whitney Engines While Working at the Willow Run Bomber Plant, November 30, 1942
Mary E. Von Mach was Michigan's first licensed female pilot, earning her certificate in 1929. During World War II, Von Mach oversaw final inspection of the Pratt & Whitney engines installed in B-24 bomber airplanes at Ford's Willow Run plant. She was a charter member of the Ninety-Nines, an international organization that supported the work of women in aviation.
- Bridesmaid Hat, Worn by Mary Von Mach at the Wedding of Irene Von Mach and Joseph Riley LeBay, 1923 -
- June 16, 1923
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Bridesmaid Hat, Worn by Mary Von Mach at the Wedding of Irene Von Mach and Joseph Riley LeBay, 1923
- Article, "Flying School Organizes Class For Airwomen," 1930-1940 -
- 1930-1940
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Article, "Flying School Organizes Class For Airwomen," 1930-1940
- Amelia Earhart with Fellow Pilots Competing at the First Women's Air Derby, August 1929 - The inaugural Women's Air Derby of 1929 was the first all-female air race in the United States. Most of the 20 competitors suffered some misfortune during the race from Santa Monica to Cleveland, but none was worse than the accident that claimed Marvel Crosson's life. Louise Thaden won the event with a time of 20 hours, 19 minutes, 4 seconds.
- August 01, 1929
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Amelia Earhart with Fellow Pilots Competing at the First Women's Air Derby, August 1929
The inaugural Women's Air Derby of 1929 was the first all-female air race in the United States. Most of the 20 competitors suffered some misfortune during the race from Santa Monica to Cleveland, but none was worse than the accident that claimed Marvel Crosson's life. Louise Thaden won the event with a time of 20 hours, 19 minutes, 4 seconds.