Monday’s Inspiration: From England to Australia in an open cockpit Stearman

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Canada-based British adventurer Tracey Curtis-Taylor has some idea what aviation pioneer Amy Johnson went through to become the first female pilot to fly solo from England to Australia in 1930.

Adventurer Tracey Curtis-Taylor standing in front of 1940s-era biplane.PHOTO: Adventurer Tracey Curtis-Taylor speaks to media in Darwin after her 20 day solo flight from England.(ABC News: Joanna Crothers)

 

Landing in Darwin after 20 days of flying in an open cockpit 1942 Boeing Stearman, Curtis-Taylor described seeing the Australian coastline as a feeling of “euphoria, relief”.

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2 thoughts on “Monday’s Inspiration: From England to Australia in an open cockpit Stearman”

  1. John M January 11, 2016 / 2:31 pm

    Given her piloting accomplishments and her varied previous vocations – “‘diamond valuer’ and a stint with the Diplomatic Service at the Foreign Office in Whitehall,” she should find a good editor and write her own “West with the Night.”

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    • flynthings January 11, 2016 / 10:07 pm

      More like east with the night? 🙂

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