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Photograph caption dated July 16, 1965 reads "Helicopter flight instructor, Mrs. Lauretta Foy Thornburg of North Hollywood, lands at Van Nuys Skyways." The article partially reads "The women are members of Whirlygirls, an exclusive international club for the first 100 women to receive helicopter pilot's licenses."; See images #00132241 through #00132243 for all photos in this series.
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image
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Whirly-Girls (Organization) Van Nuys Airport Women--California--Los Angeles Helicopter pilots--California--Los Angeles Teachers--California--Los Angeles Associations, institutions, etc.--California--Los Angeles Clubs--California--Los Angeles Helicopters--Piloting--California--Los Angeles Helicopters--California--Los Angeles Airplanes--California--Los Angeles Hangars--California--Los Angeles Airports--California--Van Nuys (Los Angeles) Signs and signboards--California--Van Nuys (Los Angeles) Van Nuys (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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