Michael Garland: Louise Thaden

Artist: Michael Garland
1952 -
Nationality: American
Artwork Year: 1999
Image Size: 14 by 12 inches
Overall Size: 17.25 by 15 inches
Medium: Oil on Cold Press Illustration Board

Born Iris Louise McPhetridge in Bentonville, Arkansas, on November 12, 1905, Louise Thaden experienced her first flight in 1919 -- a $5 ride with a barnstormer. On May 16, 1928, she received her pilot certificate, which was signed by Orville Wright. On December 7 of that year, Thaden reached an altitude of over 20,000 feet -- bringing the world's altitude record for women to the United States for the first time. In March 1929, she set a solo flight endurance record for women of over 22 hours. The next month she set a women's speed record of 156 mph, becoming the first and only woman ever to hold all three records simultaneously. On August 26, 1929, Thaden won the first-ever Women's Air Derby, beating 19 of America's most experienced female pilots. Shortly afterwards, she helped found the International Organization of Women Pilots, the Ninety-Nines. In 1936, Thaden became known as the "girl who beat the guys" by winning the Bendix Transcontinental Air Race. In the process, she established a new transcontinental speed record for women. In recognition, the Federation Aeronautique Internationale awarded her the Harmon Trophy for outstanding woman pilot in the United States for 1936.

This painting was originally published on the Fleetwood® Louise McPhetridge Thaden Commemorative Cover postmarked April 17, 1999.

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