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Iris Cummings
(1920 - 2025)
American swimmer and aviator
American swimmer and aviator
American swimmer who competed at a national level and later became one of the first female military aviators during World War II.
Iris Cummings was born in 1920 and excelled as a competitive swimmer in her youth. She represented the United States in national swimming championships before pursuing aviation. During World War II, she joined the Women Airforce Service Pilots program and logged thousands of flight hours. Her service helped pave the way for women in military and commercial aviation. After the war, she continued to advocate for women’s opportunities in both sports and aerospace. Cummings passed away in 2025, leaving a legacy of breaking gender barriers in athletics and flight.
Iris Cummings