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1967 AWTAR ALL-WOMAN TRANSCONTINENTAL AIR RACE CHAMPION SPARK PLUG KEYCHAIN E138

$ 15.84

  • Type: KEYCHAIN

Description

1967 AWTAR ALL-WOMAN TRANSCONTINENTAL AIR RACE CHAMPION SPARK PLUG KEYCHAIN E138 Rare! Appears to be souvenir keepsake from the 1967 AWTAR to team number 68. Please see photos for color, size and condition details. Note lighting variations may alter colors of item in photos. From the AWTAR website: Learn about the AWTAR - the All-Woman Transcontinental Air Race (aka Powder Puff Derby ) — an exciting time in aviation spanning 30 years. From 1947 through 1977, these epic, trans-continental flights were undertaken by over 4000 women—from former WASPs to corporate pilots to owners of flight schools to self-proclaimed housewives. There were grandmothers, teens, and sisters competing for major prizes. It was a time when happy landings weren't newsworthy, many professions were closed to women, and racing pilots were typically lean, well-muscled men. Until now, the achievements of these trail-blazing pilots has been tucked away in boxes at the Museum of Women Pilots and the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum . Courtesy of a generous research grant from the Amelia Earhart Memorial Scholarship Fund , research was undertaken to provide visibility to these achievements. You can now access all 30 years of races! You can see: Winners each year Airplanes flown Miles logged Stops made (and missed!) $$$ won …and more! Women continue this proud tradition today by flying the Air Race Classic !