Jacqueline Cochran Breaking the Sound Barrier,
 Breaking the Barriers of Her Generation

1st: Jackie in the Cockpit | Credit to "Jackie Cochran An Autobiography" p. 278; 2nd: Jackie Cochran | Credit to "Jackie Cochran Pilot in the Fastest Lane" by Doris Rich p. 51; 3rd: Jackie Cochran, the December when she used the Seversky Plane to set new records and win the Bendix Race | Credit "Jackie Cochran Pilot in the Fastest Lane" by Doris Rich p. 73; 4th: Cochran discussing a Flight with Chuck Yeager | Credit to "Stars at Noon" p. 163; 5th: Mercury 13 testing | Credit to Oklahoma State University News; 6th: Sally Ride's rocket launch | Credit to NASA

Thesis

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Jacqueline Cochran (1906-1980) became the first female to break the sound barrier on May 18, 1953. Cochran didn't just break the barrier of sound, but she broke the barrier of discrimination against women. She proved that they are strong enough to withstand G-force, the most challenging part of flight. She cleared the way for women to fast-speed aviation and space.

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"Jackie Cochran performed an amazing feat breaking the sound barrier in 1953. But even more important, she was breaking down the barriers for women to pursue their dreams in aviation. Her role was certainly crucial."

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