About
Aviator who broke numerous air speed records and became the first British pilot to fly around the world by herself.
Before fame
She worked as a nurse during World War II and also acted in London plays.
Trivia
She was the first person to fly over the North Pole in a small plane.
Family life
She was married to Rupert Bellamy from 1945 to 1950.
Associated with
She and Amelie Beese were fellow female pilots.
