She Soars - Trailblazing Female Pilots in Florida

Florida possesses a unique, long history as a proving ground for pioneering female pilots. From the barnstorming era of the early 1900s to WASP pilots during World War II to modern military, commercial airline, and Space Shuttle pilots, Florida has played a prominent role in the development of female aviator history. These Florida tales will explore key female trailblazers; some Florida natives with flying exploits in their home state along with female pilots from elsewhere who made their exceptional mark in aviation history in the Sunshine State. These select Florida stories of ground-breaking female aviators weave their distinct narratives in an engaging, informative way.