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Sheila Scott

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British aviator (1922-1988)

United KingdomLived 1922 to 1988 · aged 66
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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.

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Damaged by a subsequent owner, the unrepaired "MYTH TOO" is now on display in the 'Fantastic Flight' building at the National Museum of Flight (part of National Museums Scotland). East Fortune Airfield, East Lothian, Scotland.Damaged by a subsequent owner, the unrepaired "MYTH TOO" is now on display in the 'Fantastic Flight' building at the National Museum of Flight (part of National Museums Scotland). East Fortune Airfield, East Lothian, Scotland.

Awards 3

1968Officer of the Order of the British Empire
Harmon Trophy
Women in Aviation International

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Bernt BalchenAlso won Harmon TrophyHazel Ying LeeAlso won Women in Aviation InternationalMary BaileyAlso won Harmon TrophyLouise ThadenAlso won Women in Aviation InternationalRobert Michael WhiteAlso won Harmon TrophyPatty WagstaffAlso won Women in Aviation International

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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.

Country
United Kingdom
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1922 to 1988 · aged 66
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8 languages

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