Jane Skiles O'Dea Military person
Captain Jane Skiles O'Dea was one of the first six women to earn their wings as Navy pilots in 1974, and was the first woman qualified in the C-130 Hercules. She was also the first Navy woman qualified as a flight instructor. She was the first female Navy aviator to achieve command (Navy Recruiting District, Indianapolis) and to be selected for the rank of captain.
Personal facts
| Birth date | January 01, 1950 |
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Military person
| allegiance | United States of America |
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| military command | Navy Recruiting District Indianapolis |
| service start | 1972 |
| service end | 1997 |