There was actually more than I put into this post and it was never seriously investigated. After the race, no one really talked about it either. Very frustrating.
I have been writing screenplays and short stories involving empowered women for quite a few years now. It all started 30 years ago when I was employed by an air taxi owned by Gale Ranney, a very accomplished bush pilot. In the evenings she would tell me horror stories about how she was treated trying to break into the 'boys club' that was Alaska Aviation. She finally succeeded and operated a successful air taxi for many years. I think things are better now, but there is still a lot of discrimination against women. I keep cranking out the fictional stories and scripts. My favorite task is developing new women characters
Colleen, thank you for introducing me to Marvel. I'd heard of Joe but was unaware of his sister. Also, I have most assuredly heard of Louise Thaden. In fact I am looking at my copy of her 1938 autobiography "High, Wide and Frightened" which I surmise that you've read. It's a terrific book. If perchance you haven't read it look for an edition that includes her story, "Noble Experiment" which imagines the participation of female pilots in combat in a future conflict. It is pretty graphic.
Louise! I don't know how she gets overlooked so much when discussion comes up about pioneering female pilots. I read her book ages ago and you just reminded me that I need to read it again - it's been decades.
Great Article. I wasn't aware that sabotage was that prevalent.
There was actually more than I put into this post and it was never seriously investigated. After the race, no one really talked about it either. Very frustrating.
I have been writing screenplays and short stories involving empowered women for quite a few years now. It all started 30 years ago when I was employed by an air taxi owned by Gale Ranney, a very accomplished bush pilot. In the evenings she would tell me horror stories about how she was treated trying to break into the 'boys club' that was Alaska Aviation. She finally succeeded and operated a successful air taxi for many years. I think things are better now, but there is still a lot of discrimination against women. I keep cranking out the fictional stories and scripts. My favorite task is developing new women characters
Colleen, thank you for introducing me to Marvel. I'd heard of Joe but was unaware of his sister. Also, I have most assuredly heard of Louise Thaden. In fact I am looking at my copy of her 1938 autobiography "High, Wide and Frightened" which I surmise that you've read. It's a terrific book. If perchance you haven't read it look for an edition that includes her story, "Noble Experiment" which imagines the participation of female pilots in combat in a future conflict. It is pretty graphic.
Louise! I don't know how she gets overlooked so much when discussion comes up about pioneering female pilots. I read her book ages ago and you just reminded me that I need to read it again - it's been decades.