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201560 minGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

The Aviatrix

201560 minGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Eighty-five years after Lady Heath flew solo from Cape Town to London, Tracey Curtis-Taylor retraced that route in a vintage biplane.

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Eighty-five years after Lady Heath flew solo from Cape Town to London, Tracey Curtis-Taylor retraced that route in a vintage biplane.

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Annette Porterdirector

Annette Porterwriter

Kate Silverton

Kate Silvertoncast

Tracey Curtis-Taylorcast

James Bevancast

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Tracey Curtis-Taylor flies a vintage biplane from Cape Town to London in 2013. She retraces the route of Lady Heath, who became the first person to fly solo between the two cities in 1928. The flight covers thousands of miles over diverse landscapes. Curtis-Taylor faces various challenges along the way, including weather and technical issues. The documentary captures the details of her adventure as she honors a historic achievement and expresses her passion for aviation.

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