A Bold Departure
On March 19, 1964, Geraldine “Jerrie” Mock, a 38-year-old housewife and pilot from Columbus, Ohio, took off alone in a single-engine Cessna 180 named the Spirit of Columbus. Mock aimed to become the first woman to fly solo around the world. Her journey covered nearly 23,000 miles.
Navigating Challenges
Flying with limited equipment, Mock encountered mechanical issues, difficult weather, and even navigational obstacles. In Saudi Arabia, her aircraft’s brakes failed, and in Morocco, she had to make emergency repairs, yet she pressed on.
Records Set
After 29 days and 21 stopovers, Mock returned to Ohio on April 17, 1964, becoming the first woman to complete a solo flight around the world. She traveled across the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans, as well as multiple continents.
The First Woman Who Flew Around the World 🛩️
On March 19, 1964, Geraldine “Jerrie” Mock, a 38-year-old housewife and pilot from Columbus, Ohio, took off in her single-engine Cessna 180, Spirit of Columbus. Her goal was to be the first woman to fly solo around the world. She… pic.twitter.com/T2MwSkvXna
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