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'Melba Gorby Beard, 1907-1987. This photo of Melba in her plane was probably taken at the time she visited her hometown of New Martinsville, West Virginia in the 1930's and had the great adventure with her cousin, Mary Louise Gorby.'

1. Pilot Melba Gorby Beard of New Martinsville, W. Va.

IDNO:: 007687
Title:: Pilot Melba Gorby Beard of New Martinsville, W. Va.
Description:: 'Melba Gorby Beard, 1907-1987. This photo of Melba in her plane was probably taken at the time she visited her hometown of New Martinsville, West Virginia in the 1930's and had the great adventure with her cousin, Mary Louise Gorby.'

'Melba Gorby Beard with her plane, and the coveted Amelia Earhart Trophy, won at the 1935 National Air Races, Cleveland, Ohio. She still flies (in 1979) a similar plane to antique airplance events.'

2. Pilot Melba Gorby Beard of New Martinsville, W. Va.

IDNO:: 007690
Title:: Pilot Melba Gorby Beard of New Martinsville, W. Va.
Date:: 1935
Description:: 'Melba Gorby Beard with her plane, and the coveted Amelia Earhart Trophy, won at the 1935 National Air Races, Cleveland, Ohio. She still flies (in 1979) a similar plane to antique airplance events.'

'Melba Gorby (1907-1987) in 1931 in her flying outfit. Age 24.'

3. Gorby, Melba of New Martinsville, W. Va.

IDNO:: 007693
Title:: Gorby, Melba of New Martinsville, W. Va.
Date:: 1931
Description:: 'Melba Gorby (1907-1987) in 1931 in her flying outfit. Age 24.'