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The Only Woman To Fly Across The Atlantic Solo

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On May 20th, 1932 Amelia Earhart lifted off from Harbour Grace in a Lockheed Vega and flew to Londonderry, Northern Ireland, becoming the first woman to fly across the Atlantic alone. Earhart remains the only woman to have flown across the Atlantic solo.

Source: CBC News

Posted: 2004-01-06 4:13:25 PM

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