Episode 6: Aviation's Fly Girls
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Episode 6: Aviation's Fly Girls
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In this episode, Jenn takes us on a high flying journey through the stories of five extraordinary women who didn’t just break barriers in aviation—they redefined the industry itself.
From the fearless female pilots who flew before they even had the right to vote, to the groundbreaking engineers who reshaped the way we fly today, these women battled discrimination, defied expectations, and risked everything to claim their place in the skies.
Jenn unpacks the thrilling and sometimes dangerous missions of these aviation pioneers, sharing the near-misses, record-breaking achievements, and behind-the-scenes struggles they faced. Tune in to hear about the Fly Girls, namely Ruth Nichols, Louise Thaden, Ruth Nichols, Florence Klingensmith, and Amelia Earhart.
Sources:
O'Brien, Keith. Fly Girls: How Five Daring Women Defied All Odds and Made Aviation History. 2020.
Earhart, Amelia. The Fun of It. Harper & Brothers, 1932.