Jacqueline Auriol

French pilot and aviation pioneer

Jacqueline Auriol - French pilot and aviation pioneer
Born

November 5th, 1917
107 years ago

Died

2000
25 years ago — 83 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

France

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Auriol was a prominent French pilot recognized for setting several world speed records in the 1950s. She became the first female pilot to fly at a speed of over 1,000 km/h. Her achievements made her a notable figure in aviation history, as well as an advocate for women in aviation. She was the first woman to fly a jet and contributed significantly to the aviation community throughout her career.

Set world speed records for aircraft

First woman to fly at over 1,000 km/h

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