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== Pole to pole == |
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In 2007 Murray successfully co-piloted a circumnavigating of the Earth by the north and south poles with pilot [[Colin Bodill]]<ref>http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2007/05/24/ngranny24.xml Grandmother of five sets aviation record</ref>. Their first attempt in 2003 ended in a near fatal crash in Antarctica<ref>http://www.royalhumanesociety.org.uk/awards/winners/bodill.htm |
In 2007 Murray successfully co-piloted a circumnavigating of the Earth by the north and south poles with pilot [[Colin Bodill]]<ref>http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2007/05/24/ngranny24.xml Grandmother of five sets aviation record</ref>. Their first attempt in 2003 ended in a near fatal crash in Antarctica<ref>http://www.royalhumanesociety.org.uk/awards/winners/bodill.htm</ref> |
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*[http://www.polarfirst.com/index.php?&task=view&Itemid=63 Interview and biography on Polar First site] |
*[http://www.polarfirst.com/index.php?&task=view&Itemid=63 Interview and biography on Polar First site] |
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Revision as of 07:49, 13 October 2009
Jennifer Murray | |
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| Born | June 1940 |
| Known for | First helicopter circumnavigation of the globe by a woman |
| Spouse | Simon Murray |
| Children | 3 |
Jennifer Murray born June, 1940 in Providence, Rhode Island, circumnavigated the world aboard a Robinson R44 helicopter the distance of 36,000 miles in 97 days in 1997, earning her the current Guinness World Record for the first helicopter circumnavigation by a woman.
Awards & Honours
- Rhode Island Aviation Hall of Fame Inductee 2005
- The Gambia issue a postage stamp in her honour in 2004
- Royal Aero Club - 1997 Silver Medal, 2000 Britannia Trophy
- Brabazon Cup
- Harmon Trophy
- Inducted in Forest of Friendship
Fastest circumnavigation
On 6th of September, 2000, Murray became the first woman to make a solo flight around the world in a helicopter. The journey took 99 days.[1]
Pole to pole
In 2007 Murray successfully co-piloted a circumnavigating of the Earth by the north and south poles with pilot Colin Bodill[2]. Their first attempt in 2003 ended in a near fatal crash in Antarctica[3]
References
- ^ http://www.lady.co.uk/ed_showarticle.cfm?relocated=yes&issue=0104 AROUND THE WORLD IN 99 DAYS
- ^ http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2007/05/24/ngranny24.xml Grandmother of five sets aviation record
- ^ http://www.royalhumanesociety.org.uk/awards/winners/bodill.htm