Special Achievements

Mitzi Farr was born in 1908, the same year the Wright brothers made a record flight.  She had strong opposition from her family but gained her license on a Gypsy Moth in 1931.  In 1988, Mitzi passed a biennial flight review in time to fly on her 80th birthday.

Image - Mitzi Farr

NPWHF aviatrix tapestry

NPWHF collection