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Photograph was edited for publication purposes. Original photograph is torn in the upper right corner. Photograph caption dated July 16, 1965 reads "Pre-flight check is made by, from left, Mmes. Lauretta Foy Thornburg, North Hollywood, instructor; Walter Atherton, student, and Mary Johnson, pilot, both of Northridge." 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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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Whirly-Girls (Organization) Women--California--San Fernando Valley Helicopter pilots--California--San Fernando Valley Teachers--California--San Fernando Valley Associations, institutions, etc.--California--San Fernando Valley Clubs--California--San Fernando Valley Helicopters--California--San Fernando Valley--Maintenance and repair Helicopters--California--San Fernando Valley Airports--California--San Fernando Valley San Fernando Valley (Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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