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Raymonde de Laroche (22 August 1882 – 18 July 1919) was a French pilot, thought to be the first woman to pilot a plane. She became the world's first licensed female pilot on 8 March 1910. She received the 36th aeroplane pilot's licence issued by the Aeroclub de France, the world's first organization to issue pilot licences.
Mar 8, 2023 · Learn about the life and times of Raymonde de Laroche, who became the world's first woman to receive an official pilot's license in 1910. She overcame injuries, crashes, and war to fly across Europe and set records.
Mar 8, 2023 · Learn about the women who risked their lives to be the first to fly, including Raymonde Laroche, who received a pilot's license in 1910. Discover how they pursued their passion for aviation despite the challenges of gender, race, and war.
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Mar 8, 2021 · Learn about the life and achievements of Raymonde de Laroche, the first woman to receive a pilot license in France and a pioneer of aviation. Read how she overcame accidents, challenges and prejudice to become a famous and fearless flyer.
Mar 8, 2019 · Learn about the life and achievements of Raymonde de Laroche, who became the first woman to obtain an official pilot's license in 1910. Discover how she overcame challenges, broke records and met the Czar of Russia.
Mar 8, 2020 · Today 110 years ago, on 8 March 1910, the French lady Elise Deroch became the first female pilot in the world to hold a pilot licence for airplanes. Her licence (No. 36) was issued by the Aeroclub de France, the world’s first organization to grant pilot licences.
May 12, 2021 · Raymonde de Laroche was awestruck when she witnessed Wilbur Wright’s flying demonstrations and really wanted to become an aviator. Charles Voisin, who was an aviator and aircraft builder, was a friend of hers and de Laroche asked him to teach her how to operate a plane.
