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Amelia Earhart wasn’t just a pilot — she was a symbol of fearless ambition. In the 1930s, she was a household name, inspiring millions with her daring feats in aviation. She set altitude records, broke gender barriers, and became the first woman awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross.

Her final goal was ambitious: a 29,000-mile flight around the globe at its widest point. She would be the first to achieve it. With navigator Fred Noonan, Earhart departed on May 20, 1937, flying eastward in a modified Lockheed Electra 10E.

By late June, she had completed about 22,000 miles. Only the Pacific leg remained — the most treacherous stretch of all.

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