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Amy Johnson (1903-1941) was the first woman to fly from London to Australia. At the start of World War II, she helped to organize the women's flying Corps to Transport aircraft where needed. As lead pilot, she was qualified to fly a number of different types of planes.
On 5 January 1941, while flying in a heavy overcast, but for undetermined reasons, she bailed out over the English Channel. Her parachute was sighted and a British Naval ship attempted to rescue her. The ship's captain even went into the icy water himself in the unsuccessful effort, later dying from the effects.
Amy Johnson was declared dead, her body never recovered.
On 5 January 1941, while flying in a heavy overcast, but for undetermined reasons, she bailed out over the English Channel. Her parachute was sighted and a British Naval ship attempted to rescue her. The ship's captain even went into the icy water himself in the unsuccessful effort, later dying from the effects.
Amy Johnson was declared dead, her body never recovered.
.jpg "Black and white portrait photograph taken around 1930 of Amy Johnson, wearing aviator attire; googles, leather cap, leather and wool flying jacket")
