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Until recently, Mrs. Beech was the [[strikethrough]] ? [/strikethrough]] active head of Beech Aircraft of Wichita Kansas.

All these women and others shared a common dedication to the welfare of the men who were determined to conquer the air. They backed that dedication with an unflinching belief and cash.
My appreciation of these women and their great contributions was a belated arrival in my understanding. I see it now and wonder how I could have been so blind. Perhaps it was because I was having the time of my life, honors and praise were being showered on me. Aviation progress would have creaked to a halt if it had not been for the business acumen and financial skills of these silent believers.
God bless 'em!