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Amelia Earhart America’s Great Airplane Pilot

Learn about the life and accomplishments of Amelia Earhart, America's beloved aviation pioneer. From her childhood dreams to her groundbreaking records as a pilot, discover the incredible journey of one of history's most inspiring women pilots. This article also explores the legacy of Amelia Earhart and the impact she has had on women pilots today.

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Amelia Earhart America’s Great Airplane Pilot

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  1. Amelia Earhart America’s Great Airplane Pilot

  2. The First Airplane – The Wright Brothers – 1903

  3. Amelia Earhart’s Childhood House

  4. Handmade roller coaster – 1904

  5. Nurse’s aide during World War II – 1917

  6. Amelia sees an air show

  7. Amelia is one of the first women pilots – 1923

  8. Medal from U.S. President Herbert Hoover – 1932

  9. Amelia with her husband George Putnam

  10. Amelia Earhart’s Records as a Pilot • 1928 – First woman pilot to fly round trip solo across the U.S. • 1930 – Set women pilot’s speed record of flying 181 miles per hour • 1932 – First woman pilot to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean • 1933 – The fastest woman pilot to fly across the United States • 1935 – First pilot to fly solo from Hawaii to California • 1935 – First pilot to fly solo from Los Angeles to Mexico City • 1935 – First pilot to fly solo from Mexico City to New Jersey

  11. Amelia’s Lockheed Electra

  12. 1937

  13. Amelia Earhart –America’s Great Airplane Pilot

  14. Women Pilots Today

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