Lilienthal Gliding Medal
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Lilienthal Gliding Medal – the highest soaring award in the world, established by Fédération Aéronautique Internationale in 1938, and is given at the annual Fédération Aéronautique Internationale Gene
Obverse of the Lilienthal Medal
Reverse of the Lilienthal Medal awarded to Tadeusz Góra
Ann Welch
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Ann Courtenay Welch OBE, née Edmonds, was a pilot who received the Gold Air Medal from Fédération Aéronautique Internationale for her contributions to the development of four air sports - gliding, han
Lilienthal Gliding Medal
…Hans-Werner Grosse Germany 1971 Karl H. Striedieck United States 1972 Jan Wróblewski Poland twice World Champion, 1965 Open and 1972 Standard Class 1973 Mrs. Ann Welch United Kingdom 1974 August Hug Switzerland 1975 Adela Dankowska Poland for her world records & winning the 1975 International Women's Gliding Competition…
in a glider, 1960
The young Ann Edmonds
Ann Douglas WW2 Pilot