Pitts Model S-1C, N22E, The 2nd Pitts built. "Little Stinker"

This S-1C was flown by the famous Lady pilot Betty Skelton. A Floridian, Betty was known as "The First Lady of Firsts" holdings 17 aviation and automobile records. Betty's Chihuahua, Little Tinker, outfitted with a custom-made working parachute, flew in her lap.

NASM Garber, Aug 1997, With my Father Ed Shumaker

NASM Garber, April 1994

NASM's Udvar-Hazy Center, Jan 2014

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