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Photograph caption dated January 24, 1958 reads, "Shirley Robinson of Burbank, right, member of Valley 99s, women's pilot club, shows Joan Tresethen plane she will enter in Mid-Winter West Coast Fly-in contest Sunday. Contest and exhibit of 'home-built' aircraft, co-sponsored by Los Angeles and Riverside chapters of women's club, will be held at West Riverside Airport. Trophies will be awarded for winners in flying and construction competitions at event which is open to public."
Ninety-Nines (Organization) Associations, institutions, etc Women air pilots Airplane racing Airplanes Air travel Contests Women San Fernando Valley (Calif.) Portrait photographs Group portraits
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