July 24th was Amelia Earhart’s birthday and over the weekend many airports marked the day with some great images and historical tidbits. Here’s a sampling.
Happy Birthday Amelia Earhart! Our favorite aviatrix was born on this day in 1897. When Amelia wasn’t busy flying and setting world records (12 total), she & her Lockheed Electra 10E aircraft spent their down time at BUR. Here she is in Hangar 2, which is still used at BUR today. pic.twitter.com/TGkKGXH7zI
— Hollywood Burbank ✈️ (@fly_BUR) July 24, 2021
Today we celebrate the inspiring life of famous American pilot, Amelia Earhart.
— Van Nuys Airport VNY (@VanNuysAirport) July 24, 2021
Fun fact: In 1929 Amelia Earhart set a speed record of 184 mph here at VNY!
📸 Credit: Popperfoto-Reuters#NationalAmeliaEarhartDay #VanNuysAirport #IFlyVNY pic.twitter.com/yN89kkqIgT
It’s National Amelia Earhart Day! We remember her for the contributions she made to the aviation industry. But, did you know Amelia Earhart built her own roller coaster when she was a child? She later exclaimed the wooden coaster was “just like flying!” #InspiringWomen pic.twitter.com/tmWdzb39Hi
— DTW Airport (@DTWeetin) July 24, 2021
As a pioneer & first female aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic, Amelia Earhart holds a special place in CLE history having visited many times. To this day, her story of heroism inspires us! #AmeliaEarhartDay
— Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) (@goingplacesCLE) July 24, 2021
📸: CLE 1929 | A. Earhart (second from right) with William Hopkins pic.twitter.com/1P6bXKfZQh
Happy Birthday, Amelia Earhart! Your record-breaking achievements opened the doors for women’s rights and continue to inspire many careers in aviation. #WomenInAviation #AviationHistory pic.twitter.com/loqp8U6Jkp
— The FAA ✈️ (@FAANews) July 24, 2021
In honor of Amelia Earhart, July 24 was named national Amelia Earhart day. Earhart was an author and American aviation pioneer who inspired women all over the world. She was the first female aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.https://t.co/MTq8H6PZur via @natltoday
— United Airlines Pilots (@UnitedPilots) July 24, 2021
It's #AmeliaEarhartDay 🛩️
— ARCHIVED: NASA LSP (@NASA_LSP) July 24, 2021
Today we celebrate the accomplishments of Amelia Earhart, who made history as the first female aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean in 1932. 📷: Smithsonian Institution. pic.twitter.com/x5IroWrW9R
