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From 14e18 November 1932 Amy Mollison (formerly Amy Johnson)flew her new de Havilland DH
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From 14e18 November 1932 Amy Mollison (formerly Amy Johnson)flew her new de Havilland DH
From 14Ð18 November 1932 Amy Mollison (formerly Amy Johnson)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 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 being greeted by cheering crowds following her arrival at Croydon Aerodrome on the return flight the following month.
18th December 1932
Daily Mirror
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London
England
Media ID 21744936
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Cheering Flight Heroine Pioneer Records Speed
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This print captures a historic moment in aviation history. In November 1932, Amy Mollison, formerly known as Amy Johnson, embarked on an incredible journey that would solidify her place as a true pioneer of flight. Flying her new de Havilland DH. 80A Puss Moth aircraft with registration G-ACAB, she set out from Lympne Aerodrome in London, England to Cape Town, South Africa. Covering a staggering distance of approximately 6,300 miles, Amy completed this remarkable feat in just 4 days, 6 hours and 54 minutes - shattering the previous record held by her husband Jim Mollison by over ten hours. Her determination and skill propelled her into the annals of aviation history. The photo depicts the jubilant scene at Croydon Aerodrome upon Amy's triumphant return journey on December 18th, 1932. Cheering crowds eagerly awaited her arrival as she emerged from the cockpit of her aircraft. The image showcases not only the excitement surrounding this extraordinary achievement but also highlights Amy's status as a heroine of the era. In this snapshot frozen in time are elements that define an entire epoch: speed records broken against all odds; courageous individuals defying limits; and adoring crowds celebrating their achievements. This photograph is not merely an image captured on film but rather a testament to human ambition and perseverance during one of the most transformative periods in history – the early years of aviation exploration.
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