Ann Maria Bocciarelli Explained

Ann Maria Bocciarelli (also Anna 1897-?) was a South African aviator. In 1913, she was the first woman to earn a pilot's license in Africa.

Biography

Bocciarelli was of Italian descent and was born in Kimberley in 1897.[1] She was the daughter of the sculptor, Achille Bocciarelli.[2]

In 1913, Bocciarelli was one of 10 citizen flight trainees sponsored by the Union of South Africa to train with the Paterson Aviation Syndicate.[3] Like other pilots in the school, she trained on Compton-Paterson biplane.[4] She earned her pilot's license in 1913, making her the first woman on the African continent to become a licensed aviator.

Eventually, she and her family returned to Italy.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Martinaglia, Andre Eugene. Illustrious Italians in Africa. International Commission and Association on Nobility. 2013. 65–66.
  2. Web site: 1910 to 1920 - Early Flying in South Africa. South African Power Flying Association. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20150820003506/http://www.sapfa.org.za/history/1910-1920-early-flying-south-africa. 2015-08-20. 22 March 2020.
  3. Web site: Transformation in Aviation Still a Major Challenge. Gabara. Nthambeleni. 2013-08-08. SAnews. en. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20170206122934/http://www.sanews.gov.za/south-africa/transformation-aviation-still-major-challenge. 6 February 2017. 2020-03-22.
  4. Web site: Pioneers of Aviation Museum in Kimberley, Northern Cape. South Africa Venues. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20170613225012/http://www.sa-venues.com/things-to-do/northerncape/pioneers-of-aviation-museum. 13 June 2017. 2020-03-22.

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