Great Women in Aviation #1 - Betty Skelton

In aviation circles there are few people who are considered "living legends." Legends are those who have blazed trails and whose glorious exploits, impressive accomplishments and immeasurable popularity has spanned generations.
In an era where heroes were race pilots, jet jocks and movie stars, Betty Skelton was an aviation sweetheart, an international celebrity and a flying sensation. Her career and success could be pages right out of a storybook but even Hollywood couldn't produce a picture as grand as the real life that Betty Skelton has led.