Joan Meakin
(1910-1977)
First woman to cross the English Channel in a glider
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Joan Meakin (7 January 1910 – 11 November 1977 born Marjorie Joan) became the first female glider pilot to fly over the English Channel on 5 April 1934. She was also the only female flyer in Sir Alan Cobham's Flying Circus.
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7 January 1910
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| Died |
11 November 1977 (aged 67)
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| Zodiac | Capricorn |
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