Nelly Diener
Swiss flight attendant
About Nelly Diener
Lived 1912 – 1934 (aged 22). Nelly Diener was a Swiss flight attendant.
Nelly Hedwig Diener (5 February 1912 – 27 July 1934) was a Swiss flight attendant. She was the first female flight attendant in Europe.
Diener started flying for Swissair on 1 May 1934 and became known as the ("Angel of the Skies"). She died in the 1934 Swissair Tuttlingen accident, along with the other two crew members and nine passengers.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Nelly Diener?
Swiss flight attendant (1912-1934)
When was Nelly Diener born?
Nelly Diener was born on 5 February 1912 in Muri.
When did Nelly Diener die?
Nelly Diener died on 27 July 1934 in Wurmlingen.
What was Nelly Diener's occupation?
Nelly Diener was a flight attendant.
What nationality was Nelly Diener?
Nelly Diener was Swiss.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Nelly Diener. https://biography.guide/nelly-diener/
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