Nancy Harkness Love

Nancy Harkness Love

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BIRTHDAY
Feb 14, 1914 February 14
BIRTHPLACE
Michigan
DEATH DATE
Oct 22, 2024 (age 62)
BIRTH SIGN

About

The first female pilot to officially fly for the U.S. military.

Trivia

She saw an opportunity to involve qualified female pilots in war efforts on the home front and suggested the organization of a corps of women pilots to transport supplies and planes.

Before Fame

She grew up with a love of flying and had received her pilot's license by the time she was seventeen.

Family Life

She co-founded a Boston-based aviation company with her pilot husband, Robert Love.

Associated With

She and fellow aviatrix Jackie Cochran were rivals as a result of their differing views on the role of female pilots.

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