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Pioneering Women of NASA

Jacqueline Cochran

Item

Title
Jacqueline Cochran
Description
Jacqueline Cochran was the first woman to break the sound barrier. Known as the "Speed Queen" she was a well known racing pilot and was part of the Women's Auxiliary Army Corps (WAAC) and Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP). She later worked as a consultant for NASA.
Identifier
cochran1961
Creator
NASA
Date
1961
Format
JPEG
Relation
NASA History
Item sets
KWeseloh