Fatal Friendship: The Death of Helen Richey and the Strange Disappearance of Amelia Earhart
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Authors Andrea Niapas and David Bowman present the untold story behind the death of aviatrix Helen Richey and disappearance of Amelia Earhart. Richey was born in McKeesport, Pennsylvania. During her teens, Richey was one of the few girls in McKeesport who wore pants. She learned how to fly a plane at age 20. When she obtained her pilot's license, her father bought her a plane. In 1932 Richey, partnered with another female pilot, Frances Marsalis, set an endurance record by staying airborne for nearly 10 days, with midair refueling. In 1934 Richey won the premier air race at the first National Air Meet for women in Dayton, Ohio.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1500367389
ISBN13:9781500367381
Release Date:June 2014
Publisher:Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Length:244 Pages
Weight:0.73 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"
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