Elinor Smith
Elinor Smith (August 17, 1911 – March 19, 2010) 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 (now AviaBellanca). She was the youngest licensed pilot in the world at age 16.
Elinor Smith | |
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| Born | Elinor Regina Patricia Ward August 17, 1911 New York City, New York |
| Died | March 19, 2010 (aged 98) Palo Alto, California |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Pioneering aviator |
| Spouse | Patrick Sullivan |
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