Amy Johnson

Profession: Aviator

Nationality:

Biography: Amy Johnson was an English pilot, best known as the first woman to fly solo from London to Australia. She set a number of records, many solo but also with her husband Jim Mollison, as well as flying in the Second World War.

She disappeared in 1941 during a flight from Prestwick to Oxford after losing track of her course in difficult weather conditions. Reports say that she bailed from her aircraft, and she was seen alive in the water by a convoy of wartime vessels. While ropes were thrown, Johnson disappeared beneath the ship.

Born: July 1, 1903
Birthplace: Hull, Yorkshire, England

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Cancer

Died: January 5, 1941 (aged 37)

Articles and Photos

Record-Breaking Sheila, the High-Flying Aviator
The Sky's was the limit for Sheila Scott who made three solo flights around the world and was the first pilot, male or female, to fly over the North Pole.
April 27, 1922

Historical Events

1930-05-05 Amy Johnson takes off - first woman to fly solo from England to Australia
1930-05-24 Amy Johnson becomes the 1st woman to fly solo from United Kingdom to Australia
1936-05-15 Amy Johnson arrives in Croydon, England having flown from South Africa in a record 4 days and 16 hours

Record-Breaking Sheila, the High-Flying Aviator