The Scottish aviator who brought the world s attention to Pennfield, N B
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One of the most inspirational women of the 20
th century, aviator Amy Johnson was the first female pilot to fly solo from the UK to Australia, as well as the first to gain a ground engineer’s ‘C’ licence. Her mysterious disappearance ensures she will never be forgotten. Written by Nick Smith
Birthplace of air traffic control and of the ‘mayday’ signal, Croydon Airport – Britain’s only international aerodrome of the interwar years – was the point of departure for what was to become one of the most famous flights of the 20
th century.
British pioneer aviator Amy Johnson (1903-1941) was the first woman to fly solo from London to Australia. Image: Alamy Stock Photo