Maude McClaine
Maude McClaine | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1894 Saint Paul, Minnesota |
| Died | 1980 March Spokane, Washington |
| Known for | Early aviator |
| Spouse(s) | Adolphus Fielding McClaine, Jr. |
Maude McClaine (1894–1980) was an early female aviator from the Pacific Northwest and the first woman in Spokane, Washington to hold a pilot license.
Personal Background
Maude Josephine (Bateham) McClaine was born on April 23, 1894, in Saint Paul, Minnesota.[1] Her father was Anson P. Bateham, who worked in the oil industry. At some point, her family relocated to Chicago, Illinois. In 1915, she married Adolphus Fielding McClaine Jr. (-1926)[2] and they settled in Spokane, Washington.[3] She was also a member of the Junior League of Spokane,[4] a member of the Spokane Press Club, and a well-regarded figure skater.
Aviation
McClaine became interested in aviation when she met aviator Frank Hawks in the late 1920s. In 1929, she attended Nick Mamer's Flying School at Felts Field.[1] After just 11 hours of instruction, McClaine soloed and became Spokane's first woman pilot.[1] In 1930, she earned a limited commercial license, one of just twenty-five women in the United States to hold that license at the time.[1][5]
Death
Maude McClaine died in March 1980.[6]
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Mar 13, 1980, page 16 - Spokane Chronicle at Newspapers.com™". Newspapers.com. Retrieved 2026-04-20.
- ↑ "Mar 16, 1926, page 10 - The Bellingham Herald at Newspapers.com™". Newspapers.com. Retrieved 2026-04-20.
- ↑ "S., City Directories, 1822-1995 for Maude McClaine". Retrieved April 20, 2026.
- ↑ "Oct 26, 1927, page 6 - The Spokesman-Review at Newspapers.com™". Newspapers.com. Retrieved 2026-04-20.
- ↑ "Nov 24, 1932, page 6 - Spokane Chronicle at Newspapers.com™". Newspapers.com. Retrieved 2026-04-20.
- ↑ "Washington, U.S., Death Records, 1907-2017 for Maude B McClaine". Retrieved April 20, 2026.
External links
- Maude McClaine Pilot Collection, from The Museum of Flight Digital Collections