Heroes in flight
Heroes in Flight: Lloyd Stearman
Lloyd Stearman Not many people have heard of Lloyd Stearman, but when it comes to the best minds in aviation design and engineering, his name sits among the very top few. Early life Lloyd Stearman was born in Wellsville, Kansas in 1898. Unlike some of his peers, Stearman was not an overly outgoing individual. He…
Read MoreHeroes in flight: Jerrie Mock
Jerrie Mock This week marked the anniversary of a key date in aviation history: 53 years since aviator Jerrie Mock became the first female to fly solo around the world. Here’s her story. Early life Geraldine “Jerrie” Fredritz Mock was born in Newark, Ohio, on November 22, 1925. She became interested in aviation aged just…
Read MoreHeroes in Flight: Elrey Jeppesen
Elrey Jeppesen How much do you know about Elrey Jeppesen? If the answer is, “Not much!”, this man has probably saved your life! Elrey Burge “Jepp” Jeppesen – aka the Pilots’ Friend – was born in Louisiana on 28 January 1907. He grew up in Hood River, Oregon, and developed his fascination with flying as…
Read MoreHeroes in Flight: Chuck Yeager
Chuck Yeager Chuck Yeager – fighter pilot and world record breaker – is our Hero in Flight in this post. Find out more about the man who was the first to break the sound barrier! Growing up Charles “Chuck” Elwood Yeager was born February 13, 1923, in Myra, West Virginia. His parents, Susie Mae and…
Read MoreHeroes in Flight: the Wright Brothers
The Wright Brothers – the first flight You’ve no doubt heard of the Wright Brothers, widely recognized as the first men to take flight (despite some contest for the title!). But how much do you know about that first flight, or the build-up to that historic day? Growing up Two of seven children, Wilbur was the…
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