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Sheila Scott

aviator

Born: Died: English

Sheila Christine Scott OBE was an English aviator who broke over 100 aviation records through her long-distance flight endeavours, which included a 34,000-mile (55,000 km) "world and a half" flight in 1971. On this flight, she became the first person to fly over the North Pole in a small aircraft. She was also the first European woman to fly solo around the world.

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British aviator

Sheila Scott's Historical Timeline

  1. Sheila Scott is born

    Sheila Scott, English aviator, known for british aviator, was born on 1922-04-27. Sheila Christine Scott OBE was an English aviator who broke over 100 aviation records through her long-distance…

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When was Sheila Scott born?
Sheila Scott was born on 1922-04-27 (English).
What is Sheila Scott known for?
British aviator
What historical events involved Sheila Scott?
Sheila Scott was involved in 1 recorded historical event, including Sheila Scott is born.
When did Sheila Scott die?
Sheila Scott died on 1988-01-01.

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