Ann Maria Bocciarelli
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Ann Maria Bocciarelli (also Anna 1897-?) was a South African aviator. In 1913, she was the first woman to earn a pilot's license in Africa.
Biography[edit | edit source]
Bocciarelli was of Italian descent and was born in Kimberley in 1897.[1][2] She was the daughter of the sculptor, Achille Bocciarelli.[1]
In 1913, Bocciarelli was one of 10 citizen flight trainees sponsored by the Union of South Africa to train with the Paterson Aviation Syndicate.[3] Like other pilots in the school, she trained on Compton-Paterson biplane.[4] She earned her pilot's license in 1913, making her the first woman on the African continent to become a licensed aviator.[3]
Eventually, she and her family returned to Italy.[2]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1910 to 1920 - Early Flying in South Africa. Retrieved 22 March 2020 from South African Power Flying Association
- ↑ 2.0 2.1
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Transformation in Aviation Still a Major Challenge. Nthambeleni Gabara. (2013-08-08) Retrieved 2020-03-22 from SAnews
- ↑ Pioneers of Aviation Museum in Kimberley, Northern Cape. Retrieved 2020-03-22 from South Africa Venues