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Heritage Aviators
Heros of Aviation From the Wright Brothers to Amelia Earhart, aviation history is rich with hundreds of famous individuals. Each have either contributed to the world of aviation in a significant way or have been the first to achieve a new landmark of some sort. Some are noted for their outstanding bravery and determination. This […]
Amelia Earhart
Amelia Earhart earned her pilot’s license in 1921. That same year she purchased her first plane, a Kinner Airster with a single 60 HP engine. In 1932, she was the first woman to fly solo and nonstop across the Atlantic from west to east. The Lockheed Vega 5B that Earhart flew to achieve this is […]