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Floyd R. Turbo

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Fri Apr 17, 2026, 11:49 AM 20 hrs ago

April 17, 1964: Spirit Of Columbus

Geraldine “Jerrie” Mock touched down in her Cessna 180 at Port Columbus Airport in Ohio, on April 17, 1964, completing the first round-the-world solo flight by a woman. Having departed on March 19, she accomplished her 23,103 mile (37,180 kilometer) journey in 29 days, 11 hours, and 59 minutes.



https://airandspace.si.edu/stories/editorial/celebrating-jerrie-mock

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April 17, 1964: Spirit Of Columbus (Original Post) Floyd R. Turbo 20 hrs ago OP
I flew all the way around the world and all I got was this lousy corsage! jls4561 20 hrs ago #1
And she did it in high heels! nuxvomica 19 hrs ago #2
Fantastic Woman! Fla Dem 14 hrs ago #3
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