Pilots N' Petticoats - Women Masters of the Skies

Tue Oct 21 2025 at 07:00 pm to 09:00 pm UTC+01:00

Pontefract Town Hall | Pontefract

Pontefract Civic Society
Publisher/HostPontefract Civic Society
Pilots N' Petticoats - Women Masters of the Skies
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A fascinating history and aviation fully illustrated talk about the colourful and determined ladies whose achievements enabled women to write their own place in aviation history. From Elisabeth Thible who took to the skies in 1794 via legends such as Amelia Earhart and Amy Johnson to astronauts such as Sally Ride. Women who have flown every type of aircraft from hot air balloons and biplanes to Concorde and the Space Shuttle.
David Skillen is a “consumer of history” and an engaging, animated and entertaining professional speaker on a variety of historical subjects.
#history #aviation #Concorde
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Pontefract Town Hall, Bridge Street ,Pontefract, United Kingdom

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