“[A difficult childhood gave me] a kind of cocky confidence. ... I could never have so little that I hadn't had less. It took away my fear.”
Quote by Jacqueline Cochran
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Jacqueline Cochran
Jacqueline Cochran was an outstanding American aviator known as the 'Mother of Women Pilots'. Born on May 11, 1906, and passing away on August 9, 1980, she made significant breakthroughs in the aviation field, including becoming the first woman to fly across the English Channel. Her achievements not only elevated the status of women in aviation but also had a profound impact on the entire aviation industry. more
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