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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