Elder, Ruth, 1902-1977
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1902 - 1977
Biographical Note
Ruth Elder (1902-1977) was an early American aviatrix and pilot. She was known as "Miss America of the Air" and was a charter member of the Ninety-Nines.
In 1927, she attempted to become the first woman pilot to finish a transatlantic flight, with her co-pilot George Haldeman. Mechanical problems caused them to ditch the plane 360 miles from the Azores, but they established a new over-water endurance flight record of 2,623 miles. At that time, it was the longest flight ever made by a woman. After the attempt, she made many public appearances and earned a movie contract.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Biographical Information Files - E
Sub-Group
Scope and Contents
Individuals whose names start with E: Eagleston, Glenn T. [WWII U.S. ace pilot] "Aces' Aircraft: Lt. Col. Glenn T. Eagleston," Aero Album, Fall 1968 Eaker, Ira C. [U.S. Air Force pilot] Folder 1:Obituary, Eugene Register-Guard, August 7, 1987"Eaker's Pan-American Mission," Air Force Magazine, September...
Dates:
circa 1900-2020s
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