Jacqueline Cochran (d. 1980)

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Object Details

Subject

Cochran, Jacqueline

Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)

Notes

Also known as: [SPI_5771]

Summary

During her aviation career, from the 1930s through the 1960s, Jacqueline Cochran (d. 1980) set more speed and altitude records than any contemporary pilot, male or female, and was the first woman to break the sound barrier. During World War II, she was instrumental in formation of the Women Air Force Service Pilots (WASPs). This photograph was taken ca. 1962 when she received the Harmon Trophy for establishing eight World Class records in jet planes.

Cite as

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 90-105, Science Service Records, Image No. SIA2008-1015

Repository Loc.

Smithsonian Institution Archives Capital Gallery, Suite 3000, MRC 507; 600 Maryland Avenue, SW; Washington, DC 20024-2520

Date

1962

C. 1962

Local number

SIA Acc. 90-105 [SIA2008-1015]

Restrictions & Rights

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Type

Black-and-white photographs

Data Source

Smithsonian Institution Archives

Topic

Women air pilots

Women test pilots

Metadata Usage

CC0

Record ID

siris_arc_367705