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Jacqueline Cochran, genannt Jackie (* 11. Mai 1906 in Muscogee, Florida; † 9. August 1980 in Indio, Kalifornien) war eine der bekanntesten Fliegerinnen der USA. Sie durchbrach als erste Frau die Schallmauer. Im Wechsel mit der Französin Jacqueline Auriol galt sie als „Schnellste Frau der Welt“.
Jacqueline Cochran (May 11, 1906 – August 9, 1980) was an American pilot and business executive. She pioneered women's aviation as one of the most prominent racing pilots of her generation. She set numerous records and was the first woman to break the sound barrier on 18 May 1953.
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9. Mai 2024 · Jacqueline Cochran (born May 11, 1906, Muscogee, Florida, U.S.—died August 9, 1980, Indio, California) was an American pilot who held more speed, distance, and altitude records than any other flyer during her career. In 1964 she flew an aircraft faster than any woman had before.
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28. Okt. 2021 · Learn about the life and achievements of Jacqueline Cochran, the first woman to fly faster than the speed of sound and a leader in aviation history. Discover how she started flying, set records, formed the WASP, and influenced the space program.
Learn about the life and achievements of Jacqueline Cochran, a brash and beautiful woman who rose from poverty to become a record-breaking pilot and the leader of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) during World War II. Discover how she combined cosmetics, flying, and fame in her quest for adventure and glory.
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Jacqueline Cochran, genannt Jackie war eine der bekanntesten Fliegerinnen der USA. Sie durchbrach als erste Frau die Schallmauer. [1] Im Wechsel mit der Französin Jacqueline Auriol galt sie als „Schnellste Frau der Welt“.
Learn about the life and achievements of Jackie Cochran, a pioneering pilot and friend of Amelia Earhart. Dr. Katherine Sharp Landdeck will explore her impact on aviation history and her controversies in this lecture sponsored by Pratt & Whitney.
