Mary Feik
American aviator
Mary Feik (March 9, 1924 – June 10, 2016) was an American aviation engineer, master mechanic, pilot, instructor and aircraft restorer. She received many awards and honors in her career. She was a colonel in the Civil Air Patrol.[1][2]
Mary Feik | |
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| Born | March 9, 1924 |
| Died | June 10, 2016 (aged 92) |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Aircraft Mechanic, Pilot, Restorer |
| Spouse | Robert Lewis Feik |
| Children | Robin |
| Awards | Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award |
Feik died in Annapolis, Maryland from cancer on June 10, 2016, aged 92.[3]
References
change- ↑ Theresa Winslow. "Still winging it: At age 84, Mary Feik is the queen of all things aviation" (PDF). Capital Weekly. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 8, 2011. Retrieved August 21, 2012.
- ↑ Wendy Stiver (June 18, 2010). "A pioneer, Mary Feik kicked the brakes on women in aviation". The Express. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved August 21, 2012.
- ↑ "Mary Feik Obituary". The Capital Gazette. 16 June 2016. Retrieved 15 June 2016.
Other websites
change- Edmund Preston, Barry A. Lanman and John R. Breihan. Maryland Aloft: A Celebration of Aviators, Airfields, and Airspace
- 'Timeless Voices - Mary Feik' Archived 2012-08-12 at the Wayback Machine
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