A documentary film based on a book and a one-woman show about Jacqueline Cochran goes beyond the searchable information into the backstory of this self-made, highly accomplished and complicated aviator. [Credit: Museum of Flight]
Key Takeaways:
A new documentary, "The Flight of Jackie Cochran," highlights the extensive but often overlooked aviation career of Jacqueline "Jackie" Cochran, contrasting her legacy with that of Amelia Earhart.
Cochran was a record-setting pilot, becoming the first woman to break the sound barrier, and was instrumental in establishing the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs).
The film delves into Cochran's complex life, exploring her journey as a self-made businesswoman and aviator, her strong-willed personality, and her deliberate efforts to reshape her personal history.
Meg Godlewski has been an aviation journalist for more than 24 years and a CFI for more than 20 years. If she is not flying or teaching aviation, she is writing about it. Meg is a founding member of the Pilot Proficiency Center at EAA AirVenture and excels at the application of simulation technology to flatten the learning curve. Follow Meg on Twitter @2Lewski.
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