Winifred Drinkwater
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Winifred Joyce "Winnie" Drinkwater (11 April 1913 – 6 October 1996) was a pioneering Scottish aviator and aeroplane engineer. She was the first woman in the world to hold a commercial pilot's licence.[1][2][3]
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Born | (1913-04-11)11 April 1913 |
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Died | 6 October 1996(1996-10-06) (aged 83) |
Nationality | Scottish |
Other names | Winnie Drinkwater Winifred Short Winifred Orchard |
Occupation(s) | Aviator, commercial airline pilot and engineer |
Known for | The first female commercial airline pilot in the world |
Spouse(s) | Francis Short (19 July 1934 – 1954) his death William Orchard (not known - 1983) his death |
Children | 2, Anne Brewer (formerly Short) and Tupney Short |
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