Beech, Olive Ann, 1903-1993
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Beech, Olive Ann, 1903-1993
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Olive Ann
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1903-1993
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Beech, Olive Ann Mellor, 1903-1993
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Olive Ann Mellor
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1903-1993
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Olive Ann Beech (September 25, 1903 – July 6, 1993) was an American aerospace businesswoman who was the co-founder, president, and chairwoman of the Beech Aircraft Corporation. She founded the company in 1932 with her husband, Walter Beech, and a team of three others. She earned more awards, honorary appointments, and special citations than any other woman in aviation history and was often referred to as the “First Lady of Aviation”.
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https://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q536719
https://id.loc.gov/authorities/no2016146804
https://viaf.org/viaf/1906147907525179210003
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