Ruth Bancroft Law
Pilot
Renowned aviatrix who set a number of cross-country speed records and became the military's first female pilot.
She began her pilot training in June of 1912.
She held a non-commissioned officer post and flew military recruitment tours during the World War I years.
She retired from flying at the request of her husband, Charles Oliver, who feared for her safety.
She purchased her first aircraft from Orville Wright.