Blanche Stuart Scott
Blanche Stuart Scott | |
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Blanche Scott in her biplane, circa 1910-1916 | |
| Born | April 8, 1885 Rochester, New York, U.S. |
| Died | January 12, 1970 (aged 84) Rochester, New York, U.S. |
| Resting place | Riverside Cemetery Rochester, New York, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Aviator and scriptwriter |
Blanche Stuart Scott (April 8, 1885 – January 12, 1970), also known as Betty Scott, was possibly the first American woman aviator. For her automobile journey across the United States she won the attention and admiration of pioneer aviator Glenn Curtiss who gave her flying lessons at the Curtiss flying school, in Hammondsport, New York, America's first flying school.