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Miss Hariet Quimbey who was the first woman April 1912 in the UK to get a pilots
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Miss Hariet Quimbey who was the first woman April 1912 in the UK to get a pilots
Miss Hariet Quimbey who was the first woman April 1912
in the UK to get a pilots licence takes off in her plane to become the first woman to fly the English Channel solo
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Media ID 21329691
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1912 Aeroplane Archiveids Flying 1910s
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Miss Harriet Quimbey, a trailblazer of the skies, takes flight in her plane to etch her name into history as the first woman in the UK to obtain a pilot's license. This remarkable photograph captures the momentous occasion that unfolded in April 1912. With determination and courage coursing through her veins, Miss Quimbey embarked on an audacious solo journey across the English Channel, defying societal norms and shattering glass ceilings. In this image from Memory Lane Prints' archives, we witness Miss Quimbey poised at the helm of her aeroplane, ready to conquer new horizons. The significance of this milestone cannot be overstated; it symbolizes not only a triumph for women's rights but also represents humanity's relentless pursuit of progress during the early 20th century. The sepia-toned print transports us back to an era where aviation was still in its infancy. It serves as a poignant reminder of how far we have come since those pioneering days when flying was considered an extraordinary feat reserved solely for men. Miss Quimbey's unwavering spirit continues to inspire generations even today. Let this photograph serve as a testament to all those who dare to dream big and defy conventions. May it remind us that with passion and perseverance, anything is possible – even soaring through uncharted skies.
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