Prem Mathur

Prem Mathur is the first Indian woman commercial pilot and started flying for Deccan Airways. She obtained her commercial pilot's licence in 1947.[1][2][3] In 1949 she won the National Air Race.[4]

References

  1. Kumar, Ganesh (2010). Modern General Knowledge. Upkar Prakashan. ISBN 9788174821805.
  2. KRISHNASWAMY, MURALI N. (November 1, 2011). "One hundred years of flying high". The Hindu. Retrieved 22 March 2013.
  3. Neelam Raaj,, Amrita Singh (Jun 17, 2007). "Women in the cockpit". Times of India. Retrieved 22 March 2013.
  4. "Strong Indian women". 10 December 2012. Retrieved 22 March 2013.
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