Earhart, Amelia, 1897-1937
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1897 - 1937
- Usage: 1897 - 1937
Biographical Note
Amelia Mary Earhart (1897-1937) was an American aviation pioneer and author. Earhart was the first female aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. She set many other records, wrote about her flying experiences, and was instrumental in the formation of The Ninety-Nines, an organization for female pilots.
During an around-the-world flight attempt in 1937 she and navigator Fred Noonan disappeared over the central Pacific Ocean. Earhart, Noonan, and her plane were never found, though searches continue to present day. Earhart was declared legally dead on January 5, 1939.
Citation:
https://www.ameliaearhart.com/biography/Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Simpson, Anne -- oral history interview, 2016 January 13
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Interview Summary
Retired airline captain and Museum of Flight Trustee Anne Simpson is interviewed about her 37-year career in the commercial airline industry. She discusses her experiences as a pilot for Northwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines, where she flew the Boeing 727, Airbus A320, and Boeing 747-400. She also discusses her status as one of the first women pilots to be hired by a major American airline and describes challenges and accomplishments from her career. The interview concludes with an overview...
Dates:
2016 January 13
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