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en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hélène_Dutrieu Helene Dutrieu (1877-1961), Belgian (later French, by marriage) cyclist, automobile racer, stunt driver, aviator, ambulance driver, hospital director.

Awesome pix. of this Famous Lady!

Interesting photo of a brave Woman.

Flew in the United States, Nassau Boulevard Aerodrome, Garden City, Long Island , New York September 23, 1911- October 1, 1911 International Aviation meet. Flew during meet with Harriet Quimby ( Aero Club of America Pilot # 37 August 1, 1911) and Matilde Moisant ( Aero Club of America Pilot # 44 August 13, 1911)

Early Aviation: Thanks for the further context for this photograph, which we can add to the catalog record.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helene_Dutrieu

Helene Dutrieu was the leading female pilot in the world in 1911. She came to the United States in September 1911 to compete in the Nassau Boulevard Aerodrome International Aviation Meet , Garden City , Long Island, New York. If the date on the photo is correct, 1911 Sept. 26 photo was taken in front of one of the hangars at Nassau Boulevard Aerodrome

Early Aviation: Thank you for the further context to this photograph of Dutrieu. We will further expand the caption to reflect her location.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hélène_Dutrieu Helene Dutrieu (1877-1961), Belgian (later French, by marriage) cyclist, automobile racer, stunt driver, aviator, ambulance driver, hospital director.

Wow! Thanks for the link! She was amazing!

I loved this photo so much, I made a purse with it:

pennylrichardsca (now at ipernity)