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July 13, 1936
The Daily Alaska Empire
Juneau, Juneau County, Alaska
What is this article about?
Shirley Simmons, wife of Alaska Air Transport's Sheldon Simmons, becomes the first woman to fly solo in Alaska, taking off in an Aeronca seaplane for a 10-minute flight and landing perfectly, followed by a christening ceremony.
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Shirley Simmons, First Woman to Fly Solo, Alaska
To Mrs. Shirley Simmons, wife of the well-known Sheldon Simmons of the Alaska Air Transport, goes the singular honor of being the first girl to fly solo in Alaska. Mrs. Simmons took off from the transport hangar in the Gastineau Flying Club's Aeronca seaplane at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon, and flew alone for ten minutes before returning, making a perfect three-point landing.
A large crowd had gathered at the hangar by the time Mrs. Simmons returned, and participated in the official "christening" ceremony, which follows every first solo flight.
Mrs. Simmons was permitted to don a pair of overalls for the official dip.
To Mrs. Shirley Simmons, wife of the well-known Sheldon Simmons of the Alaska Air Transport, goes the singular honor of being the first girl to fly solo in Alaska. Mrs. Simmons took off from the transport hangar in the Gastineau Flying Club's Aeronca seaplane at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon, and flew alone for ten minutes before returning, making a perfect three-point landing.
A large crowd had gathered at the hangar by the time Mrs. Simmons returned, and participated in the official "christening" ceremony, which follows every first solo flight.
Mrs. Simmons was permitted to don a pair of overalls for the official dip.
What sub-type of article is it?
Personal Triumph
Adventure
Heroic Act
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Bravery Heroism
What keywords are associated?
Solo Flight
First Woman
Alaska Aviation
Aeronca Seaplane
Christening Ceremony
What entities or persons were involved?
Shirley Simmons
Sheldon Simmons
Where did it happen?
Alaska
Story Details
Key Persons
Shirley Simmons
Sheldon Simmons
Location
Alaska
Event Date
Yesterday Afternoon
Story Details
Mrs. Shirley Simmons flew solo for ten minutes in the Gastineau Flying Club's Aeronca seaplane from the transport hangar, becoming the first woman to fly solo in Alaska, and received a christening ceremony upon return.