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Betty Skelton
Betty Skelton Erde (June 28, 1926 – August 31, 2011) was a land speed record holder and aerobatics pilot who set 17 aviation and automobile records . She was known as The First Lady of Firsts , and helped create opportunities for women in aviation, auto racing, astronautics and advertising . In 1959, Skelton was the first woman to undergo NASA's physical and psychological tests; identical to those given to the Mercury Seven astronauts. NASA administered the tests at the request of Look Magazine for an article. She met and charmed the astronauts with her personality, then impressed them with her pilot skills. They nicknamed her “7½” and Skelton was featured on the February 2, 1960 cover of Look . The United States Navy even awarded her honorary wings . However, nothing changed. "I complained that NASA wasn't giving more thought to women pilots ... I wanted very much to fly in the Navy ... But all they would do is laugh when I asked .
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