Prem Mathur

Prem Mathur is the first Indian woman commercial pilot and started flying for Deccan Airways. She obtained her commercial pilot's licence in 1947.[1][2][3] In 1949 she won the National Air Race.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Kumar, Ganesh (2010). Modern General Knowledge. Upkar Prakashan. ISBN 9788174821805.
  2. ↑ KRISHNASWAMY, MURALI N. (November 1, 2011). "One hundred years of flying high". The Hindu. Retrieved 22 March 2013.
  3. ↑ Neelam Raaj,, Amrita Singh (Jun 17, 2007). "Women in the cockpit". Times of India. Retrieved 22 March 2013.
  4. ↑ "Strong Indian women". 10 December 2012. Retrieved 22 March 2013.
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