Anne Burns
Anne Burns (23 November 1915 – 22 January 2001) was a British aeronautical engineer and glider pilot. She had a career of nearly 40 years in the Royal Aircraft Establishment as an engineer and an expert in wind shear. As a glider pilot, she holds the British record for highest altitude, and was the first woman to cross the English Channel in a glider.
1955 New Year Honours1963 New Year HonoursAnn BurnsBeatrice ShillingBritannia TrophyBurns (surname)Eric Brown (pilot)FAI Gliding CommissionHistory of women in engineering in the United KingdomLilienthal Gliding MedalList of glider pilotsNovember 23Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in the AirWhitney Straight
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Anne Burns (23 November 1915 – 22 January 2001) was a British aeronautical engineer and glider pilot. She had a career of nearly 40 years in the Royal Aircraft Establishment as an engineer and an expert in wind shear. As a glider pilot, she holds the British record for highest altitude, and was the first woman to cross the English Channel in a glider.
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