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Louise Thaden Wins the Bendix Trophy

Louise Thaden becomes the first woman to win the Bendix Trophy.

Have you ever heard of Louise Thaden?  She was famous for holding three women’s world flight records at once: speed, altitude, and solo endurance records.

Event Date: 
Sunday, September 1, 1935
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Aviation
Women
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Event Year: 
1 935
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