Nancy Bird-Walton was born in Kew, New South Wales and dreamed of flying from a young age. She earned her commercial pilot's license at age 19 and went on to have a successful career as a pilot in Australia, never experiencing a crash. While taking a break from flying in her late 20s, she fell in love and married Charles Walton, with whom she had two children. Though she took a 20-year break from flying to raise her family, she later returned to aviation and helped establish the Australian Women Pilots Association in 1950. She supported various charities throughout her life and was recognized for her generous spirit and boundless energy.

1. Nancy Bird-Walton