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Udet, Ernst

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1896 - 1941

Biographical Note

Ernst Udet (1896-1941) was a German World War I fighter ace and stunt pilot.

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Biographical Information Files - U

 Sub-Group
Scope and Contents Individuals whose names begin with U: Udet, Ernst [German ace pilot and stunt flier] Folder 1: "A Former Stunt Flier Made Germany's Air Force Great," War Planes, undated"Aviation Adopts Rodeo Stunt," unidentified publication, undatedMagazine photograph of Udet in his airplane at Berlin air meet, unidentified publication, undated...
Dates: 20th Century

Dorothy (Hester) Stenzel Pilot Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 1992-09-26
Abstract

Dorothy (Hester) Stenzel (1910-1991) was born in Ardenwald, Oregon and learned to fly in the late 1920s. Stenzel then gained fame for stunt flying and broke several records through the mid-1930s. The collection contains seven scrapbooks and assorted textual materials and photographs that document Stenzel's career as one of the first female stunt pilots.

Dates: circa 1928-1991

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