Amy Johnson

::This article is about Amy Johnson, an aviator. For the actress, see Amy Jo Johnson.

Early Life

Having graduated with a BA Economics from the University of Sheffield, Johnson went to work in London as secretary to a solicitor. She was introduced to flying as a hobby, gaining a pilot's licence at the London Aeroplane Club in late 1929. In that same year, she became the first British woman to gain a ground engineer's license.

Related Topics:
University of Sheffield - London - London Aeroplane Club - 1929

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