Gladys Ingle of the 13 BLACK CATS changes planes in mid-air

Gladys Ingle of the 13 BLACK CATS changes planes in mid-air ro replace a lost wheel

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• Gladys
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• daredevil
• wingwalker
• barnstorming
• stunt
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• history
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[Kar2nnn]

I would like to extend a huge thank you for posting this. Gladys was my great aun, I have seen still photos of some of her performances, however, I had no idea there was a film. She passed away in 1981 at the age of 82.

[DataRelater]

This courageous woman--along with the rest of American women--was forbidden to vote until 1920, when the 19th Amendment was passed.

When Ms. Ingle performed this amazing feat of courage and selflessness--a few years earlier she wouldn't have been allowed to help choose her city councilman.

[jaimehob]

@DataRelater ya, its crazy haw far behind we have gone since those days.... women should be restricted to fixing tires mid flight

[G58]

That's one of the bravest and craziest things I've ever seen. Proof that those who say women can't handle fear and should be in the kitchen etc - should have their tiny balls ripped off. I was looking for the safety line, and of course there isn't one, because she's climbing all over two aircraft too quickly! Today they would demand she wears a high visibility jacket and a hard hat just to be near an aircraft wheel, never mind get in one!

[ytdcfjhvjvp0j]

Wait.

Is this a stunt or was she actually saving an aeroplane?

[zappr5]

Bomberguy, you rule! We really appreciate you sharing your priceless footage!

[samfromportadown]

Thumbs up if you found this video after the announcer at the Portrush air show talked about it.

[danlefou]

Gladys Ingle performed over 300 mid-air transfers like this one.

[danlefou]

This required at least two flights and transfers; there is no cameraman in the receiving Jenny's rear cockpit for the approach shots, but there must been one to film Gladys coming aboard. Pure Hollywood hokum, but what a gutsy babe! Gladys was one of many female barnstormers, some of whom were less lucky. Btw, does anyone have details of the shield on the side of the aircraft? On a good print I can see the name Julian, a star and a pair of wings, but the lettering at the bottom is illegible.

[OpenComments]

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