Amy Johnson was an English pilot, known for being the first woman to fly from London to Australia. She broke numerous long-distance records in the 1930s. Her pioneer role within aviation has rendered a major figurehead in the history of Britain’s women and is a celebrated name in her hometown, Hull.

Johnson’s gender provided a subject to numerous critiques despite her qualifications in Engineering and a pilots license.

Johnson is not always a common figure within STEM history despite her achievements despite similar pilots like Amelia Earhart being a household name.