Amy Johnson
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Amy Johnson, the gutsy woman who flew during the Second World War, was also the first British woman to fly solo from Britain to Australia. Take to the skies with this courageous pioneering aviatrix, who paved the way for future female pilots. In her short career, she managed to achieve enormous success and thrilled the world with her record-breaking flights.
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Susannah Holmes
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Amelia Earhart
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Coco Chanel
Meet Coco Chanel! She was one of the most influential style icons of all time. Everyone knows the Chanel brand, but few know the inspirational rags-to-riches story behind it. Take a journey from a poor house in Saumur, to a convent, to the glitz and glamour of Paris, where Chanel opened her first shop. Be inspired by her great story, as it comes alive through BioViews®.
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