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Tiny Broadwick: The First Lady of Parachuting

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Tiny Broadwick Standing In Front Of An Airplane, Wearing A Parachute And A Determined Expression Tiny Broadwick: The First Lady Of Parachuting

Tiny Broadwick was a pioneering female aviator who made history as the first lady of parachuting. Her daring feats and unyielding spirit left an indelible mark on aviation history.

Early Life and Career

Tiny Broadwick was born in 1893 in St. Louis, Missouri. She developed a passion for aviation at a young age and began taking flying lessons in 1910. In 1911, she became the first woman to earn a pilot's license in the United States.

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Broadwick quickly gained a reputation as a skilled and fearless pilot. She performed daring stunts and became known for her ability to fly upside down and land her plane in tight spaces.

Parachuting Career

In 1913, Broadwick made her first parachute jump. She was immediately hooked on the thrill of parachuting and quickly became one of the most famous parachutists in the world.

Broadwick performed hundreds of parachute jumps throughout her career. She set several world records, including the record for the highest parachute jump by a woman. She also became the first woman to parachute from an airplane that was flying upside down.

Broadwick's parachuting career was not without its dangers. She had several close calls, including a time when her parachute failed to open. However, she never gave up on her passion for parachuting.

Legacy

Tiny Broadwick's legacy as a pioneering female aviator is secure. She was one of the first women to fly an airplane and one of the first women to parachute. Her daring feats and unyielding spirit inspired countless others to pursue their dreams.

Broadwick was inducted into the National Aviation Hall of Fame in 1989. She is also the subject of a book, "Tiny Broadwick: The First Lady of Parachuting," by Doris L. Rich.

Tiny Broadwick was a true trailblazer in the world of parachuting. Her daring feats and unyielding spirit left an indelible mark on aviation history. She was an inspiration to countless others and her legacy continues to inspire today.

Additional Resources

* [Tiny Broadwick: The First Lady of Parachuting](https://www.nationalaviation.org/enshrinee/tiny-broadwick/) * [Doris L. Rich, Tiny Broadwick: The First Lady of Parachuting](https://www.Our Book Library.com/Tiny-Broadwick-First-Lady-Parachuting/dp/0806111149)

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