Helene Dutrieu was a pioneering female pilot born in Belgium on July 10, 1877. She was a popular figure in Europe, setting numerous altitude and distance records. She was the first woman to fly a helicopter, and the first woman to fly a plane across the English Channel. She was also the first woman to fly a plane in Belgium. Her accomplishments made her a celebrated figure in the aviation world.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $6.84 billion (2024)
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About
Popular female pilot who set numerous altitude and distance records in Europe.
Before Fame
She was a professional track Cyclist in her youth, and she set a women's world record for distance cycled in one hour.
Trivia
She was the first licensed female pilot in Belgium.
Family Life
Her father was a Belgian Army officer.
Associated With
She and Amelia Earhart both rose to fame as female aviators.