Posts Tagged ‘Heroes in flight’
Heroes in Flight: Emory Malick
Emory Malick Emory Conrad Malick studied at the Curtiss Aviation School on North Island, San Diego. In March of 1912, he received his pilot’s license at 31 years of age. It made Emory Malick the first known African-American pilot, and the first black person to get a pilot’s license in the United States. Early Life…
Read MoreHeroes in Flight: Charles Lindbergh
Charles Lindbergh You’ve probably heard of the Spirit of St Louis, but what do you know about its pilot, Charles Lindbergh? A key name in aviation history, this exciting character is best known for making the first non-stop flight across the Atlantic. But there’s much more to learn about him. Early life Born in 1902,…
Read MoreHeroes in Flight: Jacqueline Cochran
Jacqueline Cochran Few people live a life quite as Jacqueline Cochran did. With a host of records under her belt, a key figure in encouraging female aviators during WWII, and the first woman to break the sound barrier, she certainly is a Hero in Flight to be celebrated! Early life Jacqueline Cochran’s story is one…
Read MoreHeroes in Flight: Amy Johnson
Amy Johnson We’ve all heard of Amelia Earhart, but how much do you know about Amy Johnson? Amy Johnson has been named one of the most inspirational and influential women of the twentieth century, and her story is one of those that blends grit, determination, achievement, and tragedy. Early life Amy Johnson was born in…
Read MoreHeroes in Flight: Bessie Coleman
Bessie Coleman How much do you know about Bessie Coleman? Read on to learn all you need to know about this remarkable woman – the first of African-American and Native American descent to hold a pilot’s license! Growing up Bessie Coleman was born in Atlanta, Texas on 26 January, 1892. One of thirteen children, Coleman’s…
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