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CHAPTER CHATTER, EAA Chapter 783
individuals to go out and achieve their dreams,”
said Ron Connolly, Director of the EAA Aviation
Museum. “Bessie’s achievements of being the first
Black-American woman and first Native American
to hold a pilot license shows that people are
capable of many great things if they set their mind
to it.”
Bessie Coleman’s passion to become a pilot is
because of her brother John, who teased her that
French women were allowed to learn how to fly
airplanes and Bessie could not. She eventually
moved to France where she was able to earn her
license and become an air show pilot.
She was known for performing difficult maneuvers,
earning her the nicknames “Brave Bessie” and
“Queen Bess.” Her goal was to encourage and
inspire women and Black Americans to go out and
reach their dreams.
Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 11th, 2021
June 7, 2021 – EAA is hosting Gigi Coleman,
great niece of legendary aviator Bessie Coleman,
at the EAA Aviation Museum on June 15 to
celebrate the 100-year anniversary of Bessie
earning her pilot’s license on June 15, 1921.
Gigi Coleman will speak about the life of Bessie
Coleman, such as her first inspiration to becoming We are thrilled to be back for the 30th Annual **Wings N’
a pilot, moving to France, getting her license, and Wheels** at Wings Field! The past year was a challenging
finally becoming an air show pilot. There will be one for sure, but we are excited to welcome you back
two presentations held at the museum’s Founders’ (safely) to Angel Flight East’s annual community event
Wing at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. featuring a lively display of vintage and antique cars and
aircraft. In addition to flight demonstrations and airplane
rides, there will be crafts, a kids activity area, food, music
Bessie Coleman’s achievement was and much more.
groundbreaking as she was the first Black-
American woman and first Native American to * $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for children
earn a pilot’s license. Gigi Coleman, sporting early * No pets, except service animals
aviation gear, will highlight the boundaries her * All proceeds raised go directly to supporting "Angel Flight
aunt helped break. East's" mission of providing free flights to patients in need of
medical treatment far from home.
“The ability to have Gigi Coleman come speak on For information on displaying your car or airplane, please
behalf of her great aunt Bessie Coleman is contact jessames@angelflighteast.org or call 215-358-1900.
especially important because it encourages
