1949 Marcelle Choisnet Gliding Record – Original Press Photo of French Aviation Pioneer, 146km Flight

Celebrate a milestone in women’s aviation history with this original 1949 press photograph of Marcelle Choisnet, one of France’s most accomplished female glider pilots. On June 29, 1949, Choisnet achieved an international women’s gliding record for a round-trip flight to a fixed goal, covering an impressive 146 kilometers—a feat recognized by the Aéro-Club de France.

As one of the few prominent female figures in post-war competitive soaring, Marcelle Choisnet helped push the boundaries of women’s involvement in aviation during a period of intense innovation and global competition. She participated in numerous national and international soaring meets and became a symbol of France’s growing leadership in the sport.

Key Features:

• Subject: Marcelle Choisnet, pioneering female glider pilot

• Date of Record Flight: June 29, 1949

• Organization: Aéro-Club de France

• Achievement: Women’s international gliding record – round-trip to fixed goal

• Distance Flown: 146 kilometers

• Medium: Original vintage press photograph with accompanying caption

• Condition: Excellent clarity and preservation for its age

Historical Significance:
This photograph captures a defining moment for post-war women’s aviation and the growing role of female aviators in competitive and record-setting flight.

• Gliding was among the few aviation disciplines where women gained recognition in the 1940s and 1950s

• Choisnet’s record was a major achievement in the realm of non-powered flight and a source of national pride in France

• Collectors highly prize original images of female aviation pioneers, especially those with documented records