Mary Riddle

Not to be confused with Mary Riddell.
Mary Riddle
Mary Riddle posing with her plane.
Born(1902-04-22)April 22, 1902
Bruceport, Washington
DiedOctober 25, 1981(1981-10-25) (aged 79)
Portland, Oregon
NationalityQuinault, American
Other namesKus-de-cha
Known forSecond Native American woman airplane pilot

Mary Riddle, also known as Kus-de-cha or Kingfisher,[1] (April 22, 1902 – October 25, 1981) was the second Native American woman to earn a pilot's license[2][3] Bessie Coleman was the first to earn a license.[4][5] Soon after earning her pilot's license she also earned her commercial license.[6]

  1. ^ "To Dare Death Here". The Bismarck Tribune. 20 May 1937. Retrieved 31 August 2016 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ "Mary Riddle, First Native American Woman Aviator". One of Many Feathers. Archived from the original on 2 February 2017. Retrieved 31 August 2016.
  3. ^ "Future Beauty Queen: Wins French Crown: To-morrow's Citizen". The Ottawa Journal. 10 June 1930. Retrieved 31 August 2016 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ "INDIGENOUS CONNECTIONS AND COLLECTIONS LIBRARY BLOG – BESSIE COLEMAN AEROSPACE LEGACY". Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
  5. ^ Alexander, Kerri Lee (2022). "Bessie Coleman (1892-1926)". National Women's History Museum. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
  6. ^ "Mary Riddle, First Native American Woman Aviator". www.oneofmanyfeathers.com. Archived from the original on 2017-02-02. Retrieved 2017-03-04.