Florence Parlett

Florence Parlett was a major force behind the development of Lee Airport. She served as the manager of Lee Airport for 40 years, from 1957 until her death in 1997. Lee Airport was a small grass strip when she became the manager, and during her tenure, she expanded it into a small general aviation airport. She began the Annapolis Flying Service in 1957. She also helped found the Civil Air Patrol squadron based at Lee Airport. She earned her pilot’s license at age 42. Among her honors were: The Civil Air Patrol Award, the FAA Aviation Pioneer Certificate, the county police award, the Maryland Aviation Administration Citation, and the Maryland Aviation Pioneer Award. She was included in the Smithsonian Institution book and traveling exhibit “Women in Flight”. She died on March 8, 1997, at the age of 91.