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Aviation
Aviación
Pioneer
Pionero
Circumnavigate
Circunnavegar
Feats
Hazañas
Tenacity
Tenacidad

Women Who Conquered the Skies

Learn more about the history of women in aviation.

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Women Who Conquered the Skies

Learn more about the history of women in aviation.

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The history of aviation is full of incredible women who have dared to dream bigger and fly higher. From the first women's air race in 1929 to today, women have pushed boundaries and blazed trails in the sky.
Three women stand out for their contributions to aviation: Amelia Earhart, Jacqueline Cochran, and Geraldine "Jerrie" Mock.

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