Joan Meakin, Date of Birth, Date of Death
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First woman to cross the English Channel in a glider
Date of Birth: 07-Jan-1910
Date of Death: 11-Nov-1977
Profession: glider pilot
Nationality: United Kingdom
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn 
About Joan Meakin
- Joan Meakin (7 January 1910 – 11 November 1977 born Marjorie Joan) became the first female glider pilot to fly over the English Channel on 5 April 1934.
- She was also the only female flyer in Sir Alan Cobham's Flying Circus.She married Ronald Price who was the assistant general manager to the circus.
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