English-born pilot Amy Johnson was one of a small yet historic group of women aviators who commanded headlines around the world and led the way for aerospace innovation. Like Jeanne Batten, Bessie Coleman, and Amelia Earhart, Johnson allowed the world to see that women had their place in the growing world of aviation. The aviatrix is best known for her historic solo flight from London to Australia.
Her early years
Johnson learned to fly at the London Aeroplane Club in the late 1920s while working as a secretary but soon moved into aviation full-time becoming the first British-trained female ground engineer. In fact, in 1929, she earned her “A” pilot’s license and engineer's "C" license. She was the first women to obtain the latter.
