Hilder Florentina Smith
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| Hilder Florentina Youngber Smith | |
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Smith circa 1914
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| Born | Hilder Florentina Youngber August 10, 1890 |
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| Resting place | Portal of Folded Wings |
| Spouse(s) | James Floyd Smith |
Hilder Florentina Youngber Smith (August 10, 1890 – January 11, 1977) was a pioneer aviator. She was one of California's first female pilots and the first woman to fly an airplane from LAX. She was a member of a flying aerial team called The Flying Sylvesters.[1]
Biography
She was born on August 10, 1890 as Hilder Florentina Youngber. In April 1914 she made two parachute jumps using a Glenn Martin chute. On June 10, 1914 she made her first solo flight.[2]
She was married to James Floyd Smith. She died on January 11, 1977. She was buried at the Portal of Folded Wings Shrine to Aviation in California.[3]
External links
- Hilder Florentina Smith at Billion Graves
