Learning at 80

Associated Press · April 4, 1955

Marie Marvingt, one of first women to pilot planes in the pioneer days of aviation, takes lessons at the age of 80 to become a helicopter pilot in Paris, France. Here she takes the controls of Djinn 1221 jet helicopter under the guidance of Eric Fourcaud, left. Miss Marvingt is also a mountain climber, sharpshooter, fencer, rider, skier and skater.