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Bobby Terry

1898 – 1976

Australian aviator

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About Bobby Terry

Lived 1898 – 1976 (aged 77–78). Bobby Terry was an Australian aircraft pilot.

Florence "Bobby" Mary Terry (née Taylor), (1898–1976), was an Australian aviator. She was the first woman to own her own airplane in Australia, the first woman endorsed to fly seaplanes and the second woman to obtain a commercial pilot's license in Australia.

Life Terry was the daughter of Captain R. S. Taylor of Brisbane, Queensland.

She was the second wife of John Edgar Terry (1884–1934) with whom she had one child who died in infancy. In 1938, she married fellow pilot Monte Fowler.

Terry obtained her 'A' pilot license in 1928. In 1929 she received her the endorsement to fly seaplanes after lessons in a Dornier Libelle under the instruction of Jerry Pentland. The following year, 1930, she obtained her 'B' pilot license.

In 1930, Terry and five other early Australian female aviators escorted English aviator Amy Johnson in six planes into Sydney as Johnson completed her solo flight from London. The other pilots were Margaret Skelton, Evelyn Follett, Alice Upfold, Phyllis Arnott and Freda Deaton.

She was a member of the Ninety-Nines and flew a Dutch Koolhoven FK41.

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Important facts

Born
1898
Birth century
Died
1976
Occupation
Nationality
Also known as
Florence Mary Terry, Florence Taylor, Florence Flowler

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Bobby Terry?

Australian aviator

When was Bobby Terry born?

Bobby Terry was born in 1898.

When did Bobby Terry die?

Bobby Terry died in 1976.

What was Bobby Terry's occupation?

Bobby Terry was an aircraft pilot.

What nationality was Bobby Terry?

Bobby Terry was Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Bobby Terry

· Wikidata: Q47520360

· DBpedia: Bobby Terry

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