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," aims to bring recognition to Jackie Cochran, an exceptionally accomplished but largely forgotten female aviator.
Jackie Cochran had a multi-decade career, setting numerous aviation records, including being the first woman to break the sound barrier, and was a driving force behind the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs).
The documentary explores Cochran's complex and self-made personality, delving into her difficult past, ambition, and often ruthless determination.
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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