Marie Lepore : Early Massachusetts Aviator
Object ID:
2015.17.24.2
VE Exhibit Label 1:
Marie Lepore was a member of the International Organization of Women Pilots - "the Ninety-Nines" since 1945.

She was a charter member of the Eastern New England Chapter of the 99's in 1962

Mrs. Lepore flew in many cross country air races, and was co-chairman of the 1960 AWNEAR - the All Women New England Air Race and was coordinator of the 1973 AWNEAR.

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Marie Lepore At Plum Island 1948Marie Lepore At Plum Island 1948
Marie Lepore Powder Puff Race Official 1962Marie Lepore Powder Puff Race Official 1962
Marie Lepore New England Air Race 1972Marie Lepore New England Air Race 1972
Marie Lepore New England Air Race 1973Marie Lepore New England Air Race 1973
Marie Lepore With Barbara O'brien 1973Marie Lepore With Barbara O'brien 1973
Marie Lepore Air Race 1975 Georgia PappasMarie Lepore Air Race 1975 Georgia Pappas
Marie Lepore 99s Woman Of The Year 1975Marie Lepore 99s Woman Of The Year 1975
Marie Lepore Powder Puff Derby 1976Marie Lepore Powder Puff Derby 1976