Jacqueline Cochran

Jacqueline Cochran was a pioneering American aviator and aviation leader, known for setting numerous flying records and breaking gender barriers in aviation. She was the first woman to fly faster than the speed of sound and played a key role during World War II by leading the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP), helping train women to fly military aircraft. Cochran's achievements advanced women's opportunities in aviation and she contributed significantly to the development of commercial and military flight. Her legacy includes inspiring future generations of women in aviation and breaking societal limitations around women pilots.