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RT @airandspace: On this day in 1452, Leonardo da Vinci was born. Did you know that da Vinci was fascinated by the topic of human mechani… This tweet was posted on April 15, 2019.

RT @airandspace: On this day in 1927, Charles Lindbergh climbed into the cockpit of the Spirit of St. Louis and flew the history-making air… This tweet was posted on April 29, 2019.

RT @airandspace: Today in 1926, Bessie Coleman was killed during a practice flight. Coleman was the first African American woman to earn a… This tweet was posted on April 30, 2019.

RT @airandspace: Today in 1928, Spirit of St. Louis made its final flight to DC where Charles Lindbergh presented the aircraft to the Smith… This tweet was posted on April 30, 2019.

RT @airandspace: In 1912, Katherine Stinson (right) became the fourth woman in the U.S. to obtain a pilot's license. Encouraged by her sist… This tweet was posted on April 11, 2019.

RT @airandspace: In the early 1930s, Charles and Anne Morrow Lindbergh helped set commercial air routes still used today. Anne was already… This tweet was posted on March 22, 2019.

RT @airandspace: In 1932, Amelia Earhart stood her ground with the New York Times, asking that they refer to her by her professional name i… This tweet was posted on March 25, 2019.

RT @airandspace: #TDIH 1934, Laura Ingalls became the first US woman to fly over the Andes solo. Ingalls was a highly successful pilot, and… This tweet was posted on March 26, 2019.

RT @airandspace: 55 years ago today, Geraldine "Jerrie" Mock departed in Cessna 180 "Spirit of Columbus" on a flight that would make her th… This tweet was posted on March 20, 2019.

RT @airandspace: Growing up, Mary Riddle was inspired to fly, but some said women pilots couldn't be successful. She wanted to prove them w… This tweet was posted on March 20, 2019.

RT @airandspace: In 1941, the Girl Scouts empowered girls to get involved in aviation through the Wing Scout Program. Scouts learned how to… This tweet was posted on March 12, 2019.

RT @airandspace: In 1932, Amelia Earhart flew nonstop across the Atlantic in her red Lockheed Vega, becoming the first woman to accomplish… This tweet was posted on March 14, 2019.

RT @airandspace: What's the time? 🕐 Today, even when traveling internationally, it's as easy as checking your smartphone. It wasn't always… This tweet was posted on December 04, 2018.

RT @airandspace: How does a baseball team in the 1940s travel? Charter, of course! ⚾ Here's the New York Yankees in front of their airplane… This tweet was posted on October 24, 2018.

RT @airandspace: On this day, 15 years ago, the supersonic Concorde flew its last flight, with the end of @BritishAirways' Concorde service… This tweet was posted on October 24, 2018.

RT @airandspace: There's even a Wright sister! Katharine Wright was the only Wright child to complete a full college course, graduating fro… This tweet was posted on October 10, 2018.

RT @airandspace: In the 1930s, Charles and Anne Morrow Lindbergh were tapped to help set commercial air routes. Already an accomplished pil… This tweet was posted on August 20, 2018.

RT @airandspace: Today in 1937: Amelia Earhart & Fred Noonan were declared lost at sea after massive sea and air search. Aeronautics curato… This tweet was posted on July 19, 2018.

RT @airandspace: Today in 1897: Amelia Earhart was born in Atchison, Kansas. More about this pioneering pilot: https://t.co/ppkj6bJkDe http… This tweet was posted on July 24, 2018.

RT @airandspace: 90 Years Ago Today: City of Medford presented this silver trophy to Amelia Earhart in recognition of her trans-Atlantic fl… This tweet was posted on July 10, 2018.

RT @airandspace: Today in 1935: Laura Ingalls arrived in CA after an 18 hour flight from NY, making her the first woman to fly East to West… This tweet was posted on July 11, 2018.

RT @airandspace: 👨👨➡️🚲➡️🛩️ How two brothers created the world's first successful airplane: https://t.co/3Pyb926ByI #WorldEmojiDay https:/… This tweet was posted on July 17, 2018.

RT @airandspace: Today in 1927: Charles Lindbergh received the first Distinguished Flying Cross ever awarded. More from @librarycongress: h… This tweet was posted on June 11, 2018.

RT @airandspace: Today in 1932: Amelia Earhart took flight to become the first woman to make a solo transatlantic flight: https://t.co/MHWG… This tweet was posted on May 21, 2018.

RT @airandspace: Today in 1927: Charles Lindbergh completed the first solo nonstop transatlantic flight: https://t.co/N3tBZb9CY3 https://t.… This tweet was posted on May 21, 2018.

RT @airandspace: Today in 1932: Amelia Earhart became the second pilot and first woman to complete a nonstop solo transatlantic flight: htt… This tweet was posted on May 21, 2018.

RT @airandspace: This is pioneering pilot Jackie Cochrane's Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) badge: https://t.co/Y1ZZ0nUrTa https://t.c… This tweet was posted on May 18, 2018.

RT @airandspace: Today in 1927: Charles Lindbergh posed for this photo with the Spirit of St. Louis 11 days before his solo transatlantic f… This tweet was posted on May 09, 2018.

RT @airandspace: In 1912, Katherine Stinson (right) became the fourth woman in the U.S. to obtain a pilot's license. Encouraged by her sist… This tweet was posted on April 10, 2018.

RT @airandspace: Today in 1982: the first Airbus A310 airliner makes maiden flight from Toulouse, France. Pictured here is a Pan Am A310: h… This tweet was posted on April 03, 2018.

RT @airandspace: In 1930, Amy Johnson became the first woman to fly solo from England to Australia. #WomensHistoryMonth #womenpilots https:… This tweet was posted on March 19, 2018.

RT @airandspace: Learn about the beginning of the aerial age with our online Wright brothers exhibit - https://t.co/FZAIKSrMkh https://t.co… This tweet was posted on March 14, 2018.

RT @airandspace: Happy #InternationalWomensDay! Pictured here is Baroness Raymonde de la Roche. On this day 108 years ago, she received the… This tweet was posted on March 08, 2018.

RT @airandspace: This Eastern Airlines ad seems just right for #NationalBirdDay, though escaping the cold isn't likely this week! - https:/… This tweet was posted on January 05, 2018.

RT @airandspace: 60 Years Ago Today: First flight of a production version of the Boeing 707. Prototype 367-80 "Dash" in our collection: htt… This tweet was posted on December 20, 2017.

RT @airandspace: Looking for the perfect pumpkin carving design? Check out our #airandspace inspired designs: https://t.co/ifAC44Gj5O #Nati… This tweet was posted on October 26, 2017.