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Celebrating women pilot history by making women pilot history in Draycott, England

Hilary Gilbert of Draycott, England, has already made women pilot history by first enthusiastically joining the world record setting attempt but also, by spreading the word to inspire women in her area.

The Cotswold Journal has written an article about her path in aviation and her record attempt. Read the article here.

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2012 Women of Aviation
Worldwide Week
March 5-11 2012

"I was waiting around for the right opportunity, and when I heard about this worldwide record-setting event, I knew this was it. This was the time to introduce my own daughter to the dream of flying."

— Monika P., Pasadena, CA, USA

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