Betty Skelton, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Betty Skelton

American aerobatic pilot, test driver, advertising executive

Date of Birth: 28-Jun-1926

Place of Birth: Pensacola, Florida, United States

Date of Death: 31-Aug-2011

Profession: racing driver, aircraft pilot

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Betty Skelton Frankman Erde (June 28, 1926 – August 31, 2011) was a land speed record holder and aerobatics pilot who set 17 aviation and automobile records.
She was known as "The First Lady of Firsts", and helped create opportunities for women in aviation, auto racing, astronautics, and advertising.