Hélène Boucher
1908–1934 (age 26)
Biography
Hélène Boucher was a pioneering French aircraft pilot who distinguished herself as one of the most accomplished aviators of her time. During the 1930s, she set numerous speed records and demonstrated exceptional skill and courage in the demanding field of aviation, earning international recognition for her achievements.
Boucher's contributions to aviation history were cut short by her tragic death, but her legacy as a trailblazing female pilot endures. She was buried in Yermenonville, where she is remembered as a courageous pioneer who advanced both aviation and the role of women in this emerging field.