Ila Loetscher
Ila Loetscher | |
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Loetscher holding a sea turtle | |
| Born | October 30, 1904 |
| Died | January 4, 2000 (aged 95) |
| Burial place | Pella, Iowa |
| Occupation(s) | Aviator, conservationist |
| Known for | "The Turtle Lady" |
Ila Fox Loetscher (30 October 1904 – January 4, 2000), also known as the "Turtle Lady", was an American female aviation pioneer and noted advocate for the care and preservation of sea turtles.