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Historic Aviation => Aviation History => Topic started by: Viggen on June 14, 2009, 03:26:11 PM

Title: Women in aviation
Post by: Viggen on June 14, 2009, 03:26:11 PM
Like the title says, post anything that has to do with women and aviation together.

Did you guys know that Marilyn Monroe´s first job was working for Radioplane Corporation, where she had various duties. She mounted propellors, helped make parachutes and also worked on painting the side of fuselages. I know she also was deeply involed with the Pan Am company.

Image: Some kind of promotional work for Air Mexico.




Title: Re: Women and aviation
Post by: Eldorado82 on June 15, 2009, 08:42:20 AM
as majority of us know and agrees with, women are better in simultanious multi tasking than men. they are good pilots and usually are in stations that demand continuous multi tasking tasks like operational secretaries back down at the squadron's HQ, for taking care of the orders that coming down to squadron, formation of munition for aicrafts, numbers of operational aircrafts in the squadron etc.
Title: Re: Women and aviation
Post by: Viggen on June 15, 2009, 08:18:31 PM
Here are 2 images of a IAF female pilot.
Title: Re: Women and aviation
Post by: Webmaster on June 16, 2009, 01:37:58 AM
The female F-15 pilots of the ANG have their own website, it's somewhere among my bookmarks, I will try to find it.

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http://www.milavia.net/specials/36stormo-eurofighter/view.php?f=14
Lieutenant Pilot Maria Federica Maddalena, the first female fighter pilot in Italian Air Force history, destined to fly the Typhoon soon. Presently she is assigned to 90^ Squadriglia and the Nucleo Operazioni (Operations Center) of XII Gruppo and has about 500 flying hours on the MB-339CD.

That was in 2007, so I guess she's flying the Typhoon now.
Title: Re: Women and aviation
Post by: Viggen on June 16, 2009, 11:32:16 PM
Sounds good Niels!

I´ll in meanwhile will search for some fun/crazy facts and images about all types of flying girls around our world.  ;D
Title: Re: Women and aviation
Post by: AVIATOR on June 17, 2009, 01:56:40 AM
Meet Lt Commander Amanda Shannon USN. This lady is a naval aviator on board the USS George Washington.

(http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn101/Pictures77_2008/index-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Women and aviation
Post by: Webmaster on June 17, 2009, 01:57:52 AM
I believe this was it, it has grown and changed: http://www.fighterchicks.com/

Title: Re: Women and aviation
Post by: Webmaster on June 17, 2009, 01:58:18 AM
Meet Lt Commander Amanda Shannon USN. This lady is a naval aviator on board the USS George Washington.

Right...
Title: Re: Women and aviation
Post by: AVIATOR on June 17, 2009, 03:52:41 AM
Lt Commander Shannon is a trained naval aviator and also part of a pyschological warfare unit.
Herself and several other women under her command have been dropped into the tribal areas around the Khyber Pass in Pakistan with hand held loud hailers. Dressed like that they will be calling for Osama Bin Laden to "Come out with your hands up, we have the place surrounded"!
The Taliban are surrendering in droves.
Title: Re: Women and aviation
Post by: Viggen on June 17, 2009, 09:18:05 PM
Did you know that Amelia Earhart was the first female pilot that got the US Distinguished Flying Cross awarded.

This was for her attempt to fly solo over the atlantic. The same route at Charles Lindbergh. But because of bad weather she did not manage to land in Paris, but instead landed her aircraft on Ireland.
Title: Re: Women and aviation
Post by: AVIATOR on June 18, 2009, 01:03:28 AM
Russian civil aviation. The only way to fly comrades.
Title: Re: Women and aviation
Post by: AVIATOR on June 20, 2009, 03:17:03 AM
Engine Gremlins

(http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn101/Pictures77_2008/Enginegremlins.jpg)

(http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn101/Pictures77_2008/EngineGremlin2.jpg)
Title: Re: Women and aviation
Post by: AVIATOR on June 20, 2009, 03:22:40 AM
I always book my flights with a platinum airline credit card. Check out the benefits.

(http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn101/Pictures77_2008/Comfortinairtravel.jpg)
Title: Re: Women and aviation
Post by: AVIATOR on June 20, 2009, 11:03:11 AM
El, Viggen's topic isn't "women in the military", it's  "women in aviation". That means all aviation including civil and doesn't mean just pilots. It means any woman connected to aviation. Flight attendants, lady aviation mechanics, even a desk clerk in an airline office.

Title: Re: Women and aviation
Post by: Eldorado82 on June 20, 2009, 11:09:42 AM
they are soldiers because they its army cantina..but anyways if you want to be that strict then its ok
Title: Re: Women and aviation
Post by: AVIATOR on June 20, 2009, 11:21:20 AM
No worries El mate. Whatever!
Title: Re: Women in aviation
Post by: AVIATOR on June 26, 2009, 09:57:14 AM
Check out the attire on this flight attendant on a hot flight in a Fokker 100 from Karratha to Perth.
Note the emergency exits and then make sure your tray tables are upright before you do yourself an injury.
Nice skirt.

(http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn101/Pictures77_2008/Emergencyexits.jpg)
Title: Re: Women in aviation
Post by: AVIATOR on June 27, 2009, 03:21:41 AM
Japan Airlines [JAL] is about to become the leading airline in the world as thousands of male passengers change their bookings and future flights.

(http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn101/Pictures77_2008/JapanAir.jpg)

Following the latest fashion trends in Japan, JAP will be introducing new uniforms to comply with current trends in culture at home.


(http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn101/Pictures77_2008/skirt02.jpg)



Qantas, who are stuck with 55 year old female cabin crew dragons have cried foul and are expected to file suit shortly.
Title: Re: Women in aviation
Post by: Viggen on June 27, 2009, 03:57:48 PM
Hi Aviator!

Nice images, but try to keep the nudity to a minimum please. Remember that we also have young members.  ;)
Title: Re: Women in aviation
Post by: AVIATOR on June 28, 2009, 01:43:00 AM
Yeah OK Viggen, but it wasn't my fault, Shawn told me to do it. I cut it back to just one photo.
Title: Re: Women in aviation
Post by: Viggen on June 28, 2009, 03:39:00 PM
Its ok. I just thought i would remind you before anything more hardcore turns up. LOL!  ;D  I know how easy it is to get a bit carried away, done that mistake a couple of times myself.  :)
Title: Re: Women in aviation
Post by: Viggen on June 28, 2009, 03:43:50 PM
In poker this might be a winning hand.  ;D


Title: Women in aviation AMY JOHNSON
Post by: AVIATOR on July 01, 2009, 02:19:17 AM

The early aviation achievements of Amy Johnson


Early in 1930, she chose her objective: to fly solo to Australia and to beat Bert Hinkler's record of 16 days.

Amy set off alone in a single engine Gypsy Moth from Croydon on May 5, 1930, and landed in Darwin on May 24, an epic flight of 11,000 miles. She was the first woman to fly alone to Australia.

In July 1931, she set an England to Japan record in a Puss Moth with Jack Humphreys. In July 1932, she set a record from England to Capetown, solo, in a Puss Moth. In May, 1936, she set a record from England to Capetown, solo, in a Percival Gull, a flight to retrieve her 1932 record.

With her husband, Jim Mollison, she also flew in a DH Dragon non-stop from Pendine Sands, South Wales, to the United States in 1933. They also flew non-stop in record time to India in 1934 in a DH Comet in the England to Australia air race.

After her commercial flying ended with the outbreak of World War II in 1939, Amy joined the Air Transport Auxiliary, a pool of experienced pilots who were ineligible for RAF service. Her flying duties consisted of ferrying aircraft from factory airstrips to RAF bases.

It was on one of these routine flights on January 5, 1941, that Amy crashed into the Thames estuary and was drowned, a tragic and early end to the life of Britain's most famous woman pilot.
Title: Re: Women in aviation
Post by: Viggen on July 01, 2009, 06:34:18 PM
Great post Aviator. It was a real intresting read.  :)
Title: Re: Women in aviation
Post by: Webmaster on July 04, 2009, 01:51:59 PM
Came across a nice related story.

Quote from: RAF
Flying suit to fancy frock for model pilot
Thursday 2 July 2009

21 year old student pilot Jennifer Thomas is trying to keep her feet on the ground after selection as a finalist in the Miss Wales competition. Following her success in the Miss Conwy heat, she will join other regional winners to take part in the Miss Wales Grand Final at Cardiff International Arena on 18th July.



Away from her final year studies at the University of Chester, law student Jenny is an Officer Cadet with Liverpool University Air Squadron, based at RAF Woodvale, Formby. After three years at the station, Jenny said “My biggest achievement so far is flying solo in a light aircraft – I’ve had over 40 hours of instructional flying and 5 hours solo”. Taking up the Miss Wales challenge started out simply enough. “A friend entered last year, and I thought ‘I can give that a go’. It’s not just about looking good, the judges are looking for well rounded people – one of the finalists is a female fire-fighter from South Wales” Jenny added.

Physical fitness is important to Jenny, and she represents the Squadron in football, rugby, netball and hockey, as well as taking part in training expeditions to Canada and Austria. Despite this she was glad that the competition does not involve some of the pageant stereotypes, and she was quick to point out: “There is no swim suit involved!” The Final will feature an interview, and three outfits - a short dress, a Welsh flag dress and a full length evening gown. Also playing a crucial part is the public vote – the finalist with the most votes will be awarded an extra 10 points on the night. So far Jenny has been handing out flyers around RAF Woodvale and her local area, canvassing votes and trying to raise her profile.



“I really want to win this” she said. “I’m up against girls who do this for a living – I have no previous experience of this kind of thing. I was always a bit of a tomboy, and my Mum got quite teary the first time she saw me in a full length frock”. Dad Mervyn and younger brother Michael are supportive, but Mum Cheryl was not keen when Jenny first entered the competition; “She’s always taught me not to rely on looks, but then she realised that the competition overall is really about me as a person - now she’s more excited than me!” Judging at the Grand Final will mark the contestants on their confidence, poise on the catwalk, personal presentation and overall enthusiasm. Jenny has been keeping up with her fitness training to help get her in shape for the big night. “I want to give of my best – I’m only going to do this once!” she added.

The winner on the 18th July will go forward to the Miss World Competition in October. Miss Wales will also work with The Joshua Foundation, the chosen charity of the competition, helping to provide holidays and experiences for children diagnosed with terminal cancer. Whoever wins will face a jam packed schedule of events, but Jenny is determined to pursue something she has always wanted to do – she plans to apply to the Officer and Aircrew Selection Centre at RAF Cranwell before the end of the year.

ITV Wales will be filming Jenny as she takes part in adventurous training with Liverpool University Air Squadron, to be screened on the evening of 13th July.

Vote for Jenny:
Text jenniferthomas to 84205 or vote from a landline by calling 0901 656 1550 and entering her contestant number 60. All votes cost 60p plus the standard network charge. Lines close at 12pm on Friday 17th July. Full details available on http://www.misswales.co.uk/


Source: http://www.raf.mod.uk/news/archive.cfm?storyid=40C4F371-5056-A318-A884407A914CBE34
Title: Re: Women in aviation
Post by: Viggen on July 04, 2009, 05:23:04 PM
No swimsuit....Thats too bad, hehe.   :(  ;)
Title: Re: Women in aviation
Post by: AVIATOR on July 05, 2009, 01:21:16 AM
Good post Niels. Nice chick. A chick that can fly. Rare bird.
Title: Re: Women in aviation
Post by: Eldorado82 on July 05, 2009, 06:53:57 AM
her beauty wuld not help at all  in case of serious flying. seems that she can't fly anything beyond that light plane

blond remains a blond...
Title: Re: Women in aviation
Post by: AVIATOR on July 05, 2009, 11:34:02 AM
Hang on El! Jennifer could arrive on a broom and I wouldn't knock her back. I could sit for hours with her talking romantic stuff about aviation.
Like, "What do you think of the Short Stirling bomber and it's capabilities in the lead up to the strategic bombing campaign against Germany"? Stuff like that.
Title: Re: Women in aviation
Post by: Eldorado82 on July 05, 2009, 12:20:15 PM
would be interesting to check her capabilities more than sweet talks:)
how it would look a blond riding F15I he he he  ;D
Title: Re: Women in aviation
Post by: Webmaster on July 05, 2009, 12:58:48 PM
seems that she can't fly anything beyond that light plane

blond remains a blond...

Read the story, Officer Cadet with Liverpool University Air Squadron...
Title: Re: Women in aviation
Post by: panzerman on February 26, 2013, 12:04:34 AM
Hanna Reitsch of Germany deserves to be remembered as a pioneer in aviation, and a top notch test pilot. She flew most of Germanys experimental, highly advanced aircraft. She tested the Me-323 Komet, Me-262 jet fighter, the Gotha-229 "Flying Wing" slealth fighter, the V-1 missile, first helicopters. Had she flown combat, would probably given Luftwaffe Aces a run for top gun.

John 8)