Research Catalog

Title

Jacqueline Cochran : biography of a pioneer aviator / Rhonda Smith-Daugherty.

Author

Smith-Daugherty, Rhonda, 1967-

Publication

Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland, c2012.

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Details

Description

x, 211 p. : ill.; 23 cm.

Summary

"This revealing biography explores Cochran's childhood in an impoverished Florida mill town, her early career as a pilot, and her role in creating and leading the WASPs during World War II. This detailed profile, removing Cochran from Earhart's shadow, firmly establishes the aviatrix as a pivotal figure in the history of women in aviation and in war"--Provided by publisher.

Subjects

• World War, 1939-1945 > Aerial operations, American
• Air pilots, Military > United States > Biography
• Cochran, Jacqueline
• Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.) Biography
• Women air pilots > United States > Biography

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents

The making of Jacqueline Cochran -- The lady is a pilot -- America's number one woman flier -- An unusual life -- Woman in war -- Jacqueline Cochran and the WASPs -- The WASP experience -- The end of the WASPs -- High flying -- Postscript -- Appendix one: biographical sketches -- General Henry H. Arnold, USAF, 1886-1950 -- Vincent H. Bendix, 1882-1945 -- Amelia Earhart, 1897-1937 -- Colonel Oveta Culp Hobby, 1905-1990 -- Nancy Harkness Love, 1914-1976 -- General George C. Marshall, U.S. Army -- Floyd odlum, 1892-1976 -- Alexander N. P. de Seversky, 1894-1974 -- Lieutenant General Barton K. Yount, USAF -- Appendix two: Aircraft flown by Jacqueline Cochran.

ISBN

• 9780786462759 (pbk. : alk. paper)
• 0786462752 (pbk. : alk. paper)

LCCN

2012007133

Owning Institutions

Princeton University Library