1902 - 1986
Beryl Markham was a British aviator, adventurer, and author, born on April 26, 1902, in Ashwell, Hertfordshire, England. She is best known for being the first woman to fly solo non-stop across the Atlantic Ocean, completing the journey from Britain to North America in 1936. Markham was also a skilled horse trainer and her memoir, "West with the Night," received critical acclaim for its vivid storytelling and insights into her adventurous life in early 20th-century Africa.