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First Officer

American Airlines, 1973

Bonnie Tiburzi became the first American woman to fly for a major carrier when she was hired by American Airlines in 1973.

Gift of Bonnie Tiburzi Caputo

 Display Status

This object is on display in America by Air at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC.

America by Air
Object Details
Country of Origin United States of America Type PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Uniforms: Civil Physical Description White long sleeve shirt buttoning on the female side, with shoulder straps, two patch pockets with buttoned flaps, and flight officer rank slip-ons consisting of three rows of white lace on dark blue backing. Dimensions Clothing (On Mannequin): 65 × 40.5 × 19cm (2 ft. 1 9/16 in. × 1 ft. 3 15/16 in. × 7 1/2 in.)
Clothing (Flat Storage): 68.6 × 96.5 × 3.8cm (2 ft. 3 in. × 3 ft. 2 in. × 1 1/2 in.)
 Materials Blended Fabric
Plastic
Thread
 Inventory Number A20060638000 Credit Line Gift of Bonnie Tuburzi Caputo. Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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