Ruth Blaney Alexander

摘要

Ruth Blaney Alexander was a pioneering aviatrix who earned her pilot's licence in 1929 in San Diego. By mid-1930 she had established multiple national and world records. She also became America's first woman glider instructor, and also first woman to be hired for aerial law enforcement. Her considerable perserverance helped her succeed despite multiple and rather continuous obstacles. As a result, she not only helped open the skies for women especially on the west coast, but conveyed her journey to the public through numerous articles. This biography provides a comprehensive review of her aviation career, and her importance to the development of women's aviation in the United States.