Setting off unknown to face the unknown, against parental opposition, with no money, friends, or influence, ran it a close second. Clichés like "blazing trails," flying over "shark-infected seas," "battling with monsoons," and "forced landings amongst savage tribes" became familiar diet for breakfast. Unknown names became household words, whilst others, those of the failures, were forgotten utterly except by kith and kin.
Had I been a man I might have explored the Poles or climbed Mount Everest, but as it was my spirit found outlet in the air. . . . - Amy Johnson
Had I been a man I might have explored the Poles or climbed Mount Everest, but as it was my spirit found outlet in the air. . . .
- Amy Johnson
Hours and hours passed, with nothing to do but keep the compass on its course and the plane on a level keel. This sounds easy enough, but its very si… - Amy Johnson
Hours and hours passed, with nothing to do but keep the compass on its course and the plane on a level keel. This sounds easy enough, but its very si…
I think it is a pity to lose the romantic side of flying and simply to accept it as a common means of transport, although that end is what we have al… - Amy Johnson
I think it is a pity to lose the romantic side of flying and simply to accept it as a common means of transport, although that end is what we have al…
Tired of trying to sort them out, you relax for a second, then your head drops and you sit up with a jerk, Where are you? What are you doing here? Oh… - Amy Johnson
Tired of trying to sort them out, you relax for a second, then your head drops and you sit up with a jerk, Where are you? What are you doing here? Oh…
This book is dedicated to all those who fell by the airside, for nothing is wasted, and every apparent failure is but a challenge to others. - Amy Johnson
This book is dedicated to all those who fell by the airside, for nothing is wasted, and every apparent failure is but a challenge to others.
Setting off unknown to face the unknown, against parental opposition, with no money, friends, or influence, ran it a close second. Clichés like "blaz… - Amy Johnson
Setting off unknown to face the unknown, against parental opposition, with no money, friends, or influence, ran it a close second. Clichés like "blaz…
It is a good idea for everyone who does not have contra-indications to receive a flu shot. - Amy Johnson
It is a good idea for everyone who does not have contra-indications to receive a flu shot.
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