Louise Thaden
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Iris Louise McPhetridge Thaden (born Louise McPhetridge; November 12, 1905 ā November 9, 1979) was an American aviation pioneer, holder of numerous aviation records, and the first woman to win the Bendix trophy, alongside Blanche Noyes.[1] She was inducted into the Arkansas Aviation Historical Society's Hall of Fame in 1980.[2]
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Louise Thaden | |
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Born | (1905-11-12)November 12, 1905 |
Died | November 9, 1979(1979-11-09) (aged 73) |
Occupation | Aviator |
Spouse | Herbert von Thaden |
Children | 2 |
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