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-Uniforms: Civil
Physical Description
White polyester, short sleeve, seven buttons down front .
Dimensions
Clothing (On Mannequin): 67.5 × 38 × 17cm (2 ft. 2 9/16 in. × 1 ft. 2 15/16 in. × 6 11/16 in.)
3-D (Stored, with Light Padding): 67.3 × 66 × 7cm (2 ft. 2 1/2 in. × 2 ft. 2 in. × 2 3/4 in.)
Materials
Synthetic Fiber Fabric (Polyester)
Plastic
Uncharacterized Thread
Inventory Number
A19761532000
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
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