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Pauline Gower (1910-1947) (left) and Dorothy Spicer
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Pauline Gower (1910-1947) (left) and Dorothy Spicer
Pauline Gower (1910-1947) (left) and Dorothy Spicer alongside a de Havilland DH60G Gipsy Moth, G-aEX. They were the first to run an all-female joy-riding business, Air Tours Ltd, founded in 1931. Date: 1910
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In this photograph, two intrepid women, Pauline Gower (1910-1947) and Dorothy Spicer, are seen standing proudly next to a de Havilland DH60G Gipsy Moth aircraft, registration number G-aEX. This image represents a groundbreaking moment in aviation history, as Pauline and Dorothy were the first women in the United Kingdom to run an all-female joy-riding business, named Air Tours Ltd, which was established in 1931. Pauline Gower, born in 1910, and Dorothy Spicer, born in 1905, were both passionate about flying and aviation. They saw an opportunity to share their love for aviation with other women, who were often excluded from the male-dominated world of flying. With their new business, they offered joyrides to women, giving them the thrilling experience of flying in an open-cockpit biplane. The de Havilland DH60G Gipsy Moth, a popular and versatile aircraft of the time, served as the backbone of their business. Its distinctive design, with its open cockpit and fabric-covered wings, made it an ideal choice for joyrides, offering passengers an unobstructed view of the beautiful English countryside below. Pauline and Dorothy's venture was a significant milestone for women's rights and aviation history. They broke down barriers and paved the way for future generations of female aviators, inspiring countless women to take to the skies and explore the freedom and exhilaration of flight. This photograph captures the spirit of adventure and determination that defined Pauline Gower and Dorothy Spicer's groundbreaking all-female joy-riding business. Their legacy continues to inspire and captivate us today, reminding us of the boundless possibilities that lie in the skies above.
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