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Amelia Earhart
As one of the great pioneers, Earhart was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic
As one of the great pioneers of air travel, Amelia Earhart was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic. She pushed aviation technology to its limits, broke countless records, and became world-famous for her skill, bravery and determination. But what prompted her to dare to take to the skies despite the overwhelming risks? Who was the real person behind the legend? And what happened on her final fateful flight鈥攁n enduring mystery that has spawned countless conspiracy theories?
This is a Short History of Amelia Earhart.
Written by Jo Furniss. With thanks to Susan Butler, author of East to the Dawn, the Life of Amelia Earhart.
