Amelia Earhart, posing with plane, speaking to camera after first female solo flight across Atlantic, disappearance in 1

Amelia Earhart was a pioneering aviator, known for being the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic in 1932. Her achievements inspired many, especially women in aviation. In 1937, during an attempt to circumnavigate the globe at the equator, Earhart and her copilot Fred Noonan disappeared over the South Pacific. Despite a massive rescue operation, they were never found, leading to ongoing speculation and mystery surrounding their fate.

Who was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean?

• Jacqueline Cochran

• Amelia Earhart

• Bessie Coleman

• Harriet Quimby

In what year did the aviator attempt to fly around the world at the Equator?

• 1932

• 1935

• 1940

• 1937

Who was the copilot accompanying the aviator on her final flight?

• Charles Lindbergh

• Fred Noonan

• Wiley Post

• Howard Hughes

What was the scale of the rescue operation launched after the aviator's disappearance?

• 2000 men, 8 ships, 40 planes

• 1000 men, 5 ships, 20 planes

• 5000 men, 12 ships, 80 planes

• 4000 men, 10 ships, 65 planes

What continues to surround the aviator's disappearance?

• Confirmed sightings

• Speculation and mysterious theories

• Official reports

• Documented evidence