Hilder F. Smith

Hilder Florentina Youngber Smith
Born Hilder Florentina Youngber
August 10, 1890(1890-08-10)
Died January 11, 1977(1977-01-11) (aged 86)
Resting place Portal of Folded Wings
Spouse James Floyd Smith

Hilder Florentina Youngber Smith (August 10, 1890 – January 11, 1977) was a pioneer aviator. She was one of California's first female pilots and the first woman to fly an airplane from LAX.

Biography

She was born on August 10, 1890 as Hilder Florentina Youngber. On June 10, 1914 she made her first solo flight. She was married to James Floyd Smith. She died on January 11, 1977. She was buried at the Portal of Folded Wings Shrine to Aviation in California.

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