Marjorie Stinson
Marjorie Stinson (* 1896 in Alabama ; † April 15, 1975 in Washington, DC ) was an American aviation pioneer . She was the first female airmail pilot and, with her sister Katherine, ran the first female-run flight school.
Her brother Edward "Eddie" Stinson founded the Stinson Aircraft Company.
Like her sister, Marjorie Stinson was part of the Ninety-Nine , an early association of women pilots in the United States.
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SURNAME | Stinson, Marjorie |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American aviation pioneer |
DATE OF BIRTH | 1896 |
PLACE OF BIRTH | Alabama |
DATE OF DEATH | April 15, 1975 |
Place of death | Washington, DC |