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Dr Elizabeth "Elsie" McGill - The first female Aeronautical Engineer

Dr Elizabeth "Elsie" McGill - The first female Aeronautical Engineer

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This episode dives into the story of one of THE most accomplished women in Canadian history.

Dr. Elizabeth "Elsie" McGill, the first woman to get a bachelors degree in Canada, the first woman to get a PHD in aeronautical Engineering making her the worlds first female aeronautical engineer and she goes on to have one the most remarkable careers of anyone in Canada. Elsie also plays a vital role in helping the Allies win WWII with her work on the famous Hawker Hurricane!

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