Jerrie Cobb: Trailblazing Aviator and Mercury 13 Pioneer
Geraldyn M. “Jerrie” Cobb (March 5, 1931 – March 18, 2019) remains a towering figure in the annals of American aviation. A celebrated test pilot and a key member of the so-called Mercury 13, Cobb broke through the glass ceiling of a male-dominated field and ignited the imaginations of generations. Her accomplishments not only redefined what women could achieve in aviation but also paved the way for future explorers of the cosmos of both sexes…
