Name Hilder Smith Died January 11, 1977 | Spouse James Floyd Smith | |
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Full Name Hilder Florentina Youngber Born August 10, 1890 ( 1890-08-10 ) Resting place Portal of the Folded Wings Shrine to Aviation | ||
Hilder Florentina Youngber Smith (August 10, 1890 – January 11, 1977) was a pioneer aviator. She was one of California's first female pilots and the first woman to fly an airplane from LAX. She was a member of a flying aerial team called The Flying Sylvesters.
Biography
She was born on August 10, 1890 as Hilder Florentina Youngberg. In April 1914 she made two parachute jumps using a Glenn Martin chute. On June 10, 1914 she made her first solo flight.
She was married to James Floyd Smith. She died on January 11, 1977. She was buried at the Portal of Folded Wings Shrine to Aviation in California.
References
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