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March 29, 1912 – August 24, 1979

This author is celebrated for her pioneering achievements in aviation. She became the first woman to fly a helicopter, a rocket plane, a jet fighter, and a glider across the Alps. Her remarkable aerial skills were recognized during World War II, where she earned the Iron Cross First Class and the Luftwaffe Combined Pilots-Observation Badge in Gold with Diamonds, making her the only woman to ever receive these accolades. Despite a temporary ban from flying post-war, she returned to the sport, achieving success in the World Gliding Championships.

Höhen und Tiefen. 1945 bis zur Gegenwart

2009
Sky My Kingdom
Memoirs of the Famous German World War II Test Pilot
272 pages
10 hours of reading
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Focusing on her remarkable experiences during World War II, this autobiography chronicles the life of a pioneering test pilot who broke barriers in a male-dominated field. As one of only two women to receive the Iron Cross First Class and the sole recipient of the Luftwaffe Combined Pilot and Observer Badge with Diamonds, her story highlights bravery, resilience, and the challenges faced by women in aviation. Through her personal narrative, readers gain insight into her extraordinary contributions and the impact of her achievements.
1997
The sky my kingdom
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The only woman awarded the Iron Cross during World War II, Hanna Reitsch flew almost every type of German military aircraft in the war.

Sky My Kingdom

The sky my kingdom