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Elinor Smith

American aviator (1911-2010) · United States · On the map · Died at 98

Elinor Smith was a pioneering American aviator, once known as "The Flying Flapper of Freeport". She was the first woman test pilot for both Fairchild and Bellanca. She was the youngest licensed pilot in the world at age 16.

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A typical day, 30 days to 17 August 2026

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Women in Aviation International

About this person

Country
United States
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1911 to 2010 · aged 98