GILLESPIE FINDS EARHART’Searly life and the circumstances of her final flight spellbinding—he’s drawn to her accomplishments and the influence she had on society. At age 76, with a trim white mustache, he has his own tousled mop of hair, although its col...
In 1932, Earhart flew solo across the Atlantic. She became the first woman to make the solo crossing. She also made a flying suit for women and went on to design other clothes for women who led active lives. “Now and then women should do for themselves what men have already done ——...
The first Amelia Earhart said, “my ambition is to have this wonderful gift produce practical results for the future of flying and for the women who want to fly tomorrow’s planes.” The first time I flew in an airplane, I felt like Amelia was there with me, encouraging me to become ...
Piecing together Earhart’s final moments was hard enough. Convincing the world he’s right has been much tougher.
GILLESPIE FINDS EARHART’S early life and the circumstances of her final flight spellbinding—he’s drawn to her accomplishments and the influence she had on society. At age 76, with a trim white mustache, he has his own tousled mop of hair, although its colo...