First Officer
Frontier Airlines, 1973
Emily Howell Warner broke through the gender barrier to become the first American woman to fly routinely for a scheduled U.S. commercial airline. An experienced pilot when regional carrier Frontier Airlines hired her as a second officer in 1973, Howell soon advanced to first officer (co-pilot) and then to captain.
Gift of Emily Howell through Frontier Airlines
Display Status
This object is on display in America by Air at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC.
Object Details
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Helmets & Headwear
Physical Description
Gray wool, black leather visor, metal badge, size 7-3/8 in. Monofilament woven tube supports shape of hat
Dimensions
3-D: 28.3 × 27.3 × 12.7cm (11 1/8 × 10 3/4 × 5 in.)
Materials
Synthetic Fabrics
Organic Fabrics
Uncharacterized Felt
Copper Alloys
Paint
Ferrous Alloy
Leather
Possible Wicker or Other Plant Fiber
Plastics (Including Vinyl)
Paper
Ink
Adhesive Tape
Inventory Number
A19761529000
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
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