| Birth Day | September 15, 1909 |
| Birth Place | New Zealand |
| Age | 111 YEARS OLD |
| Died On | Nov 22, 1982 (age 73) |
| Birth Sign | Virgo |
Popular New Zealand aviatrix who broke multiple flying records during the 1930s.
She began planning for her record-breaking England-to-Australia FLIGHT while she was still studying for her pilot's license.
She became the first woman to fly solo across the South Atlantic Ocean.
Her mother encouraged her dream of flying and signed her up for lessons with an Australian pilot.
She and Opal Kunz inspired Future generations of female pilots.
