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In 1991, astronaut and Ninety-Nine member Eileen Collins ventured into space, carrying Louise Thaden's cloth flying helmet, signed by the racers of the 1929 Powder Puff. Derby. The connection between the past, present, and future, encouraging fellowship and support, has remained strong, moving more women to fly as high as they want, unimpeded by the restrictions of gender. "

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http://www.century-of-flight.net/Aviation%20history/pathfinders/equal%20rights%20for%20women.htm









Dear Diary,

I'm currently reading a biography of Beryl Markham. Interesting woman. Interesting story.  Wondering who owns the rights' to the book






AND if Emma Thompson would ever play the lead.

http://www.century-of-flight.net/Aviation%20history/pathfinders/Beryl%20Markham.htm


Interesting women.

More of my dream cast later...


Hilary Swank reprise of Amelia Earhart.


Sincerely,

Author Ann

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