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The Ninety-Nines is a group of pioneering women pilots. It is also known as the International Organization of Women Pilots. I myself am a member of this organization.

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*She was a pilot ground school instructor during WWll.
*Became a commercial pilot until the age of 52.
*Founded the South Dakota Chapter of the Ninety Nines.

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*Attended the state school for the Deaf in Sioux Falls at age 7.
*She made her money by working as a 'barnstormer'. She performed in airshows and races, while also offering rides to people.

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Nellie was induced into the South Dakota Aviation Hall of Fame in 1991.

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Nellie became deaf at the age of 2 after she contracted measles.

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*First female deaf pilot
*South Dakota's first          female pilot
* Possibly world's first deaf pilot

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Nellie Zabel Willhite
Born November 22, 1892
Died September 2, 1991