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In Doris Richs latest aviation biography, barefoot, illiterate Bessie Pittman reinvents herself as Jacqueline Cochran, the brash beautician who set more speed and altitude records than any pilot in history. . . . Rich illuminates the lesserknown facts of this underappreciated pioneer and lights a belated candle for her too.'Air and SpaceHistory has proven Earhart to be the favorite, but Cochran undoubtedly was the superior pilot: determined to be not just the best woman pilot but to be the best pilot, period, she broke countless aviation records for speed, altitude, and distance. . . . Rich gives Cochran her rightful place in aviation history.Publishers WeeklyOften combative and abrasive, Cochran is a true American legend, and Richs biography will ensure that Cochrans contributions will not be forgotten.BooklistAt the time of her death on August 9, 1980, Jacqueline Jackie Cochranrecipient of Americas Distinguished Service Medal, Distinguished Flying Cross, and Legion of Meritheld more speed, altitude, and distance records (200plus) than any other pilot, male or female, in the history of aviation. . . . Rich reminds us that this remarkable lady, despite her shortcomings, reached Mach 2twice the speed of soundpiloting a Lockheed F104 at the tender age of 58.Library Journal
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