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Great story. “Charlie” was a Cessna 180 which is a highly capable aircraft. They, and the more powerful Cessna 185, are coveted bush planes all over the world. Tail wheeled aircraft require a greater degree of skil, experience, and concentration to land than do their nose wheeled counterparts. Landing in a 40 knot crosswind was a phenomenal achievement. She was quite a pilot.

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Even today, such a feat is a HUGE undertaking! To have done so back then, under conditions that were, for the most part, primitive compared to today, was a beautiful story. Thanks, Tara, for such interesting memories to preserve.

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My sentiments exactly 💯 👌 👏

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My Mother-in-Law was born in 1925, and was also 39 in 1964. This is a wonderful adventure story.

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I was 13 when this amazing feat took place. I remember how upset my mother and sister were with the , "Flying Housewife," title.

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Pioneering Patriots -🇺🇸🙏🏻❤️🫡

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Thank you, Tara.

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She impressed many in 1964, I am impressed today. Thanks Tara for this awesome story on Thanksgiving Eve.

Happy and Safe THANKSGIVING to all of you!

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It’s hard to say anything to add to the post or the great responses, but I do want to thank you for this great story of an American avitrix who made history with a flight others had not done. Awesome history! Thanks, Tara Ross!

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Another great story!

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Another amazing American first, fostered by freedom and encouraged by the American Spirit!

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But could she run a family, teach history, practice law, AND make posts to Facebook at 0730 every morning?

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Love the American spirit “tackling the impossible - and making it possible “. We’ve had some pioneering men accomplish great feats, but it’s always exciting to learn about women with that same passion and mindset. I have two young women friends who have just earned their wings. There’s a special pride in them. Thanks for this wonderful story about Jerrie Mock’s record setting flight paving the way for many other women to follow.

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What a great story. As a young teenage boy it meant nothing to me, but today, knowing what it required in that small single engine plane I am amazed by Mock’s accomplishments. Wow!

❤️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

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Happy Thanksgiving to you Tara and to all of your readers.

Geraldine Mock accomplished a solo "around the world" flight in a single engine Cessna airplane to become the first woman to complete that feat. Her record itself was quite the thing itself, but she was relatively inexperienced as a pilot and she had many firsts in order to complete her flight.

As with nearly all "firsts", Ms. Mocks record seems fairly insignificant today. However, as with all first time accomplishments, much is learned and the way is paved for continuing advancement. Americans have always been adventurous and willing to take inordinate risks in order to do something before anyone else has done it. This American spirit has kept us at the peak of success.

We have much to be thankful for in this great nation. God bless America and the American spirit. Thank you Tara.

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I love this story! Thanks for your research!

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Awesome!

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