American aviator and businesswoman
Her husband owned Atlas Corporation, RKO Studios, Convair aircraft company, Northeast Airlines, and Bonwit Teller department stores.
Discovered at age 6 that her parents were actually foster parents. They had agreed to raise her in exchange for a tract of land. The foster parents never revealed her real parents names nor why she was renamed Jacqueline. She chose the last name "Cochran" from a phone book.
Held more speed, altitude, and distance records than any pilot in aviation history.
Died at her home in Indio, California. Buried in Coachella Valley Cemetery.
Upon her death, her remains were interred at Coachella Valley Public Cemetery in Coachella, Riverside County, California.
I might have been born in a hovel but I am determined to travel with the wind and the stars.
To live without risk for me would be tantamount to death.
I have found adventure in flying in world travel in business and even close at hand. . . . Adventure is a state of mind-and spirit. It comes with faith for with complete faith there is no fear of what faces you in life or death.
I have found adventure in flying, in world travel, in business, and even close at hand. . . Adventure is a state of mind - and spirit.
It comes with faith, for with complete faith there is no fear of what faces you in life or death.
To live without risk for me would be tantamount to death. .
