Skelton, Betty b. June 28, 1926 d. August 31, 2011 Pioneer Aviator and Auto Racer. Once known as the "fastest woman on Earth" , she established precedents for women in aviation, auto racing and advertising. She made her first solo flight at the age of 12, held a commercial pilot's license by age 16 and became a certified flight instructor at age 18. Eventually, she got into stunt flying, which evolved her into a full-out aerobatic pilot, performing in aviation shows across the country. Her most impressive stunt was cutting a ribbon tied...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith) Winter Park Cemetery, Winter Park, Orange County, Florida, USA
b. June 28, 1926 d. August 31, 2011