May 19, 2010

Pilot’s license 850, issued in 1928, was issued to aviation pioneer Louise McPhetridge (later Thaden) of Bentonville (Benton County). The license was signed by Orville Wright, then chairman of the National Aeronautic Association. Louise Thaden went on to achieve numerous international aviation records.

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