William Seabrook – journalist & occultist
William B. Seabrook was a travel writer in the early 20th century. Before embarking on a career as a journalist, he served as an Ambulance driver for the French army …
Lillian Moses
Lillian Moses became the first woman student to obtain a private pilot license at the Boeing School of Aeronautics. Lillian, only five feet tall and weighing one hundred pounds, used …
John Heinmuller
A Watch Maker and Official Timer John Heinmuller became an official timer for the National Aeronautic Association (NAA) and the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI). He immigrated to America from Switzerland in …
Mae Jemison
Mae Jemison’s Inspiration Mae Jemison became the first African American woman in space. Born on October 17, 1956 in Decatur, Alabama, she was the youngest of three children. As a …
Girl Scouts & Aviation
Girl Scouts’ F0under Julliette Gordon Lowe founded the Girl Scouts of America. Her inspiration proved to be the founding of the Boy Scouts. This is attributed to Lord Baden-Powell. As …
Beth McQueen
Beth McQueen received little recognition for her founding of the Women’s International Association of Aeronautics. The association (WIAA) made tremendous contributions to aviation and women. Their motto is noteworthy – …