Thompson, Freda (1906–1980)
Thompson, Freda (1906–1980)
Australian aviator. Born 1906 in Melbourne, Australia; died of cancer 1980 in Australia; dau. of a banker.
The 1st Australian woman to fly solo from England to Australia (Sept 28-Nov 6, 1934), obtained pilot's license (1930), commercial license (1932), and became the 1st female flying instructor in Australia and the British Empire (1933); won 47 trophies; appointed commandant of the Victoria branch of the Women's Air Training Corps (1940). Made OBE.
See also Joan Palmer, Goggles and God Help You: Pioneer Airwoman Freda Thompson OBE and Some of Her Contemporaries (1986).
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