Greater LA
Pilots take flight to mark the first-ever all women's air race
Ninety years ago this August, 20 women pilots flew from Santa Monica to Ohio in nine days. It was the first all women's national air race. It was a dangerous feat, and one woman didn't survive.
By Steve Chiotakis • • 25m ListenNinety years ago this August, 20 women pilots flew from Santa Monica to Ohio in nine days. It was the first all women's national air race. It was a dangerous feat, and one woman didn't survive. Earlier this month, 13 women and one man raced from Santa Monica to San Bernardino to commemorate that first race.
