Women fliers attack endurance record . Miss Viola Gentry and Mrs Frances Harrell Marsalis , present joint holders of the women ' s refuelling endurance record of eight days ' sustained flight , attempted to establish a new record in their monoplane , " Outdoor Girl " at Miami , Florida . Photo shows ; The Curtiss Thrush (Model 56) " Outdoor Girl " being refuelled during their endurance attempt over Miami , Florida . 31 December 1933