Ruth Bancroft Law

Pilot

Birthday May 21, 1887

Birth Sign Gemini

Birthplace Lynn, MA

DEATH DATE Dec 1, 1970 (83)

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About

Renowned aviatrix who set a number of cross-country speed records and became the military's first female pilot.

Before Fame

She began her pilot training in June of 1912.

Trivia

She held a non-commissioned officer post and flew military recruitment tours during the World War I years.

Family Life

She retired from flying at the request of her husband, Charles Oliver, who feared for her safety.

Associated With

She purchased her first aircraft from Orville Wright.