#History | Sheila Scott, The World's Forgotten Record-Breaking Female Pilot

Image: World-class Flyer Sheila Scott in the cockpit of her Piper PA-24-260B Comanche G-ATOY in 1966

"April 27, 1922 — In the high-flying world of female aviators, names such as Amelia Earhart and Amy Johnson immediately spring to mind. But almost forgotten English flyer Sheila Scott, who was born on this day, deserves praise and wider recognition too.

"Between 1965 and 1972 she staked her place in aviation history with more than 100 flying records, trophies, and awards. She made three solo flights around the world and became the first pilot, male or female, to fly directly over true North Pole in a light aircraft."

https://www.onthisday.com/articles/record-breaking-sheila-the-high-flying-aviator

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