Elizabeth Lippincott McQueen
1878–1958 (age 80)
aviation promoter
Biography
Elizabeth Lippincott McQueen, born in 1878, was an enthusiastic promoter of aviation whose tireless efforts brought attention to the promise of flight. She inspired others through talks, events, and a steadfast belief that the skies could bring the world closer together.
Her advocacy and gracious leadership opened doors for many early aviators, and her memory continues to shine at the Portal of the Folded Wings Shrine to Aviation.