Amalia Celia Figueredo
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Amalia Celia Figueredo | |
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| Born | February 18, 1895 |
| Died | October 8, 1985 (aged 90) |
| Nationality | Argentinian |
| Occupation | Aviator |
| Known for | First woman in Argentina to obtain a pilot's license |
| Spouse | Alexander Carlos Pietra |
Amalia Celia Figueredo (also known as Amalia Celia Figueredo de Pietra), (18 February 1895 – 8 October 1985) was an Argentine aviator.[1][2] She was the first woman in Argentina, and possibly in Latin America, to obtain a pilot's license.[3]
Biography
Figueredo made her first flight at
Figueredo became skilled in aerobatics, and performed at the old National Race course, the Sportiva Argentina in
Figueredo retired from aviation soon after, when she married Alexander Carlos Pietra.[1]
Recognition
On October 1, 1964, the fiftieth anniversary of her obtaining her license, the Ministry of Aeronautics awarded Figueredo the honorary designation of Military pilot. In September 1968 her achievements were recognised by Uruguay, and in November 1968 Brazil decorated her with the rank of Grand Officer of the Order of Merit.[2] On January 21, 1970, she was given the title of Precursora de la Aeronáutica Argentina.[1] In September 1971 she was recognised as a pioneer aviator by France.[2]
References
- ^ a b c d e f "Amalia Celia Figueredo - Argentina - Women Of Aviation's History". Women Of Aviation's History. 2015-07-24. Retrieved 2017-02-19.
- ^ a b c "Amalia Celia Figueredo de Pietra, Argentina". www.smithsonianeducation.org. Retrieved 2017-02-19.
- ^ Hagedorn, Dan (2008). Conquistadors of the Sky: A History of Aviation in Latin America. Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. p. 36.
- ^ "Amalia Celia Figueredo, la primera aviadora argentina Historia Argentina Vuelve". argentina.swred.com. Retrieved 2017-02-19.