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The Tomboy of the Air

Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum

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supporting
Blanche Scott learned to fly. The dates are harder.
Page or archive reference: Complete article: October 23, 1910 Fort Wayne public flight; disputed first solo; newspaper comparison with later recollection.
Public draft citation only; private source and original research remain private.

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Checked: 2026-10-22
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