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39. Mathilde Moisant came from an aviation-oriented family: her brother John was a famous exhibition pilot, and her brother John was a famous exhibition pilot, and her brother Albert operated the Moisant School of Aviation. (Photo: SI#73-3564)

40. On August 13, 1911, Mathilde Moisant became the second woman in the U.S. to receive her pilot's license. (Photo: SI#77-703)

41. During her last flight, Mathilde Moisant's airplane burst into flames on landing; she escaped unhurt, however, because of her heavy tweed flying suit. (Photo: SI#77-699)

42. Hélène Dutrieu, France's leading aviatrix, flew in several major U.S. air meets in the early 1900s. (Photo: SI#77-702)

43. The French Government awarded Helene Dutrieu the Legion of Honor for her achievements in aviation. (Photo: SI#73-4023)

44. Katherine Stinson was the oldest of the four Stinsons who all made names for themselves in aviation. (Photo: SI#A43512F)