North Hollywood in Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Bobbi Trout
Pioneer Aviator
Photographed By Craig Baker, September 10, 2023
1. Bobbi Trout Marker
Forever loved pioneer aviator Bobbi (Evelyn) Trout, 1906 - 2003.
1st: ·Test pilot - Golden Eagle ·All night solo flight ·In flight refueling ·Electrically heated suit ·Female recipient of the Howard Hughes Memorial Award & Gathering of Eagles.
1929: Co-founder of Ninety-Nines.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Women.
Location. 34° 11.421′ N, 118° 21.234′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in North Hollywood. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Victory Boulevard and Cahuenga Boulevard. Located in Valhalla Memorial Park, at the Portal of the Folded Wings. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10621 Victory Blvd, North Hollywood CA 91606, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Capt. Dale Black (here, next to this marker); Hilder Florentina Smith (here, next to this marker); Col. Warren S. Eaton (here, next to this marker); Roy Knabenshue (a few steps from this marker); Amelia Earhart (a few steps from this marker); 175th Anniversary of Air Transport (a few steps from this marker); Portal of the Folded Wings (a few steps
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Regarding Bobbi Trout. Evelyn "Bobbi" Trout was an early American aviator and endurance flying record holder who began her aviation career at the age of 16. In the spring of 1928, Trout’s mother bought her an International K-6 biplane. She shattered the non-refueling endurance record for women when she flew 12 hours straight in 1929 at Van Nuys Airport. Trout flew from Mines Field (LAX) on February 10, 1929, returning this time after more than 17 hours, setting the record for the first all-night flight by a woman as well as the new women's solo endurance record. Trout also participated in the Women's Air Derby of 1929, which was dubbed the Powder Puff Derby. In 2001, she was recognized as the only living participant in the first Women's Air Derby of 1929.
The Gathering of Eagles is a program that capstones the Air Command and Staff College curriculum. Each year, people who have made a significant contribution to aviation receive invitations to a week-long event to share their personal stories of courage, perseverance, and innovation to the ACSC
Photographed By Craig Baker, September 10, 2023
2. Bobbi Trout Marker
The Ninety-Nines International Organization of Women Pilots, also known as The 99s, is an international organization that provides networking, mentoring, and flight scholarship opportunities to recreational and professional female pilots. Founded in 1929 after the first Women's Air Derby, the Ninety-Nines has 153 chapters and 27 regional 'sections' across the globe as of 2022.
Photographed By Craig Baker
3. Portal of the Folded Wings
February 12, 1929
4. Bobbi Trout
Beside her plane at Mines Field (LAX) after setting the women's endurance record.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 15, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 14, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 65 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 14, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 2. submitted on September 12, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 3. submitted on August 29, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 4. submitted on December 14, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
