The C.E. Daniel Collection
Although the DLV and the NSFK were male dominated associations, women also were allowed membership and
access to flight training. Female members of the DLV and the NSFK were far more rare than their male counterparts,
but they did exist in small numbers. This page was established to display a number of photographs in my private
collection, depicting female members during their flight training. In total, there were 49 photographs included in this
lot of photos. Unfortunately, little is known about the women depicted in these photographs. If anyone has
additional information concerning any of the women in these photographs, I would enjoy hearing from you.
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access to flight training. Female members of the DLV and the NSFK were far more rare than their male counterparts,
but they did exist in small numbers. This page was established to display a number of photographs in my private
collection, depicting female members during their flight training. In total, there were 49 photographs included in this
lot of photos. Unfortunately, little is known about the women depicted in these photographs. If anyone has
additional information concerning any of the women in these photographs, I would enjoy hearing from you.
webmaster@danielsww2.com
Female Glider Pilots
An all female crew using a tail dolly, move this NSFK
marked glider back into position for launch. Of
interest is the manner of clothing worn during this
grueling work, dresses and hard soled shoes. From
the appearance of the photographs in this grouping,
no standard type of uniform was issued to or worn by
these female fliers.
marked glider back into position for launch. Of
interest is the manner of clothing worn during this
grueling work, dresses and hard soled shoes. From
the appearance of the photographs in this grouping,
no standard type of uniform was issued to or worn by
these female fliers.
Nothing but muscle: female aviators push this light weight,
albeit cumbersome glider back to the top of the hill for another
launch. As indicated with the photograph to the left, it is
interesting to see the manner of clothing worn by these female
aviators while performing this arduous task.
albeit cumbersome glider back to the top of the hill for another
launch. As indicated with the photograph to the left, it is
interesting to see the manner of clothing worn by these female
aviators while performing this arduous task.
Beaming with excitement, a female glider pilot sits in the partially
enclosed cockpit of a glider, no doubt anxious to be released from
the bonds of earth's gravity. In the photograph to the right, the
same female glider pilot receives instruction from a male
instructor, dressed in a Luftwaffe uniform. The collar rank of the
Luftwaffe soldier appears to be that of an Stabsfeldwebel.
enclosed cockpit of a glider, no doubt anxious to be released from
the bonds of earth's gravity. In the photograph to the right, the
same female glider pilot receives instruction from a male
instructor, dressed in a Luftwaffe uniform. The collar rank of the
Luftwaffe soldier appears to be that of an Stabsfeldwebel.
Obviously a woman of experience and prominence among the female aviators, this
female flier is shown both in her flight clothing and in civilian clothing, being interviewed
for a radio broadcast. I am very interested in learning more about this female pilot, and
would enjoy hearing from anyone with additional information or an identity for her.
female flier is shown both in her flight clothing and in civilian clothing, being interviewed
for a radio broadcast. I am very interested in learning more about this female pilot, and
would enjoy hearing from anyone with additional information or an identity for her.
A deserved rest following a long day of flight training!!
Two photographs depicting two different female glider pilots. Each female is proudly displaying her
"A" certificate achievement pin on the front of her shirts. The award of the "A" certificate indicates that
each female has made a 30 second solo flight, without having to perform any kind of maneuvers.
"A" certificate achievement pin on the front of her shirts. The award of the "A" certificate indicates that
each female has made a 30 second solo flight, without having to perform any kind of maneuvers.
Another photo showing the same two female aviators as the
above photograph. Again the clothing they are wearing
during flight training is interest, especially the lack of any
kind of uniform or standardized clothing.
above photograph. Again the clothing they are wearing
during flight training is interest, especially the lack of any
kind of uniform or standardized clothing.
An interesting couple of photographs showing a female being helped into a parachute prior to a
flight in an NSFK marked glider. The photograph on the right shows a male pilot wearing the
basic parachute harness, for what is believed attachment to a seat parachute.
flight in an NSFK marked glider. The photograph on the right shows a male pilot wearing the
basic parachute harness, for what is believed attachment to a seat parachute.
The photographs showing a male pilot who is
undoubtedly the "grizzled flight instructor." On the left
breast of his uniform he displays his "C" certificate for
flight, and what appears to be a DLV eagle on his left
sleeve, barely visible in the photograph. Sporting a
sharp haircut and a smart uniform, he appears to be
all business while providing instruction.
undoubtedly the "grizzled flight instructor." On the left
breast of his uniform he displays his "C" certificate for
flight, and what appears to be a DLV eagle on his left
sleeve, barely visible in the photograph. Sporting a
sharp haircut and a smart uniform, he appears to be
all business while providing instruction.
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