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Woman Earns Flight Solo in New Cessna 172
Gerry Smith tests a new civilian Cessna 172 by piloting solo after brief instruction. She explains her background, notes ease of operation, and describes takeoff at 4 000 feet and landing without aid under supervision. The report accompanies details of a separate Baltimore court case involving Medal of Honor recipient Junior Spurrier.
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Gerry Smith
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Tarentum Valley
Tarentum
Pittsburgh
Alfred B. Bennett
Baltimore
J. Spurrier