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From 14e18 November 1932 Amy Johnson, CBE flew her new de Havilland DH
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From 14e18 November 1932 Amy Johnson, CBE flew her new de Havilland DH
From 14Ð18 November 1932 Amy Johnson, CBE flew her new de Havilland DH.80A Puss Moth, registration G-ACAB, from Lympne Aerodrome, London, England, to Cape Town, South Africa, a distance of approximately 6, 300 miles (10, 140 kilometers) in a total elapsed time of 4 days, 6 hours, 54 minutes. This broke the previous record which had been set by her husband, Jim Mollison, by 10 hours, 28 minutes.
Pictured here is Amy Mollison in her aircraft upon arrival at Croydon Aerodrome on the return flight the following month.
18th December 1932
Daily Mirror
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Media ID 21744932
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This print captures a remarkable moment in aviation history. In November 1932, the courageous Amy Johnson, CBE embarked on an extraordinary journey that would solidify her place as a true pioneer of flight. With her new de Havilland DH. 80A Puss Moth aircraft, registered as G-ACAB, she set off from Lympne Aerodrome in London, England to Cape Town, South Africa. Covering an astounding distance of approximately 6,300 miles (10,140 kilometers), Amy Johnson completed this daring expedition in just 4 days, 6 hours and 54 minutes. Her incredible feat shattered the previous record held by her husband Jim Mollison by an impressive margin of 10 hours and 28 minutes. In this particular image from Memory Lane Prints collection, we witness Amy Mollison upon her triumphant return to Croydon Aerodrome the following month on December 18th. The admiration for this fearless aviator is palpable as she stands beside her aircraft with a backdrop of desert clouds. Amy Johnson's unwavering determination and indomitable spirit have forever etched her name into the annals of aviation history. She remains an enduring symbol of courage and inspiration for generations to come. This photograph serves as a testament to her unparalleled achievements and celebrates the pioneering spirit that defined the early years of flight in the twentieth century.
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