Smithsonian: Charles and Anne Morrow Lindbergh & the “Tingmissartoq”

Posted By on Apr 28, 2011

From the Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum / YouTube page: Dorothy Cochrane, curator in the Aeronautics Division of the National Air and Space Museum, discusses Charles and Anne Morrow Lindbergh and their exploratory flights in the “Tingmissartoq.” This informal gallery talk was recorded on October 6, 2010 as part of the National Air and Space Museum’s “Ask an Expert” lecture series. Read more...

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1935: Jean Batten

Posted By on Apr 26, 2011

Garbo of the Skies Born in New Zealand, Jean had many great aviation achievements and set several records. She has been called the “Garbo of the Skies”, because she was very glamourous and reminded people of an actress called “Greta Garbo” who was very famous back then. Here is some movie footage… Jean’s Gypsy Moth aircraft, 1934 Jean Batten 1934: England to Australia 14 days 22 hours 30 minutes...

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1932: Amelia Earhart

Posted By on Apr 26, 2011

Amelia Earhart was the first woman to fly solo non-stop across the Atlantic Ocean. This is the ocean between America and Europe. She set many flying records but, in 1937, she disappeared while attempting an around-the-world flight. Here is some movie footage about Amelia…   Amelia Earhart 1928: Transatlantic (Newfoundland to Wales) 20 hours 40 minutes (first woman passenger) 1932: Transatlantic Solo (Newfoundland to...

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1930: Amy Johnson

Posted By on Apr 26, 2011

Queen of the Skies Born in England, Amy Johnson was one of the most courageous pilots of her time. She set many records, including being the first woman to fly solo from England to Australia, in 1930. Amy set many other records, both by herself and with her aviator husband Jim Mollison. Here is some movie footage about Amy… Amy Johnson and her Gypsy Moth aircraft, in India, 1930. She called her plane “Jason”. This...

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