Elly Beinhorn (born May 30, 1907) was a German pilot. May 30 is the 150th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (151st in leap years). ... 1907 (MCMVII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Wednesday of the 13-day-slower Julian calendar). ...

She was born in Hanover, German Empire. She was looking for adventure and found it when friends took her to a lecture by a German pilot who had recently flown across the Atlantic Ocean. She knew flying was for her. Hanover (German: Hannover []), on the river Leine, is the capital of the federal state of Lower Saxony (Niedersachsen), Germany. ... Flag of the German Empire, 1871–1918: black-white-red The German Empire is the name conventionally given in English to the German state from the time of the proclamation of Wilhelm I of Prussia as German Emperor (January 18, 1871) to the abdication of Wilhelm II (November 9, 1918). ...

At just 21 years old she had a little money from an inheritance and against the wishes of her parents moved to Spandau in Berlin and learnt to fly at a local flying school. She had learnt to fly solo about the time her money was running out and it was suggested she give aerobatic displays. For the 1980s New Wave group, see Spandau Ballet. ... This article is about the capital of Germany. ...

Long distance flying was her real passion and landing in Sydney, Australia on 24 March 1931 she became only the second woman to fly from Europe to Australia flying a Klemm plane. The Sydney Opera House is one of the most iconic landmarks in the world, and since its opening it has become an international symbol of Sydney Sydney (pronounced ) is the most populous city in Australia. ... March 24 is the 83rd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (84th in Leap years). ... 1931 (MCMXXXI) was a common year starting on Thursday (link is to a full 1931 calendar). ... World map showing Europe Political map Europe is one of the seven continents of Earth which, in this case, is more a cultural and political distinction than a physiographic one, leading to various perspectives about Europes borders. ...

Back in Europe, famous but hugely in debt she was surprised to be awarded the Hindenburg Cup and 10,000 marks and several other monetary awards from the German aeronautical industry which helped her continue her career. She went on to fly a Messerschmidt 108 which she nicknamed 'Taifun' or 'Typhoon' a name the manufacturer retained.

On 29 September 1935 she was invited on to the podium to congratulate the winner of the Czech Grand Prix, a young Bernd Rosemeyer. They were married a year later on 13 July 1936 a true celebrity couple, the adventurous aviatrix and the fearless racing driver they were the toast of Nazi Germany. September 29 is the 272nd day of the year (273rd in leap years). ... 1935 (MCMXXXV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ... Bernd Rosemeyer born October 14, 1909 in Lingen, Lower Saxony, Germany – died January 27, 1938 on the Frankfurt/Darmstadt Autobahn. ... Insert non-formatted text here July 13 is the 194th day (195th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 171 days remaining. ... 1936 (MCMXXXVI) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... Nazi Germany, or the Third Reich, commonly refers to Germany in the years 1933–1945, when it was under the firm control of the totalitarian and fascist ideology of the Nazi Party, with the Führer Adolf Hitler as dictator. ...

Unfortunately Heinrich Himmler liked them too and he commanded Bernd to become a member of the SS. (October 7, 1900 – May 23, 1945) was the commander of the German Schutzstaffel (SS) and one of the most powerful men in Nazi Germany. ... The infamous double-sig rune SS insignia. ...

Elly had a son Bernd Jr in November 1937 but just ten weeks later her husband was killed attempting a speed record in his Auto Union streamliner. She requested that no political situation be made over her husband's death but an officer began speaking by the graveside at Bernd's funeral and Elly just walked away. 1937 (MCMXXXVII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1936 Auto Union Wanderer Auto Union was a joint venture of four German automobile manufacturers, established in 1932 in Zwickau, Saxony, during the Great Depression. ...

In 1941 Elly remarried to Dr. Wittman, and they had a daughter, Stephanie. For the movie, see 1941 (film) 1941 (MCMXLI) was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1941 calendar). ...

After World War II she moved to Switzerland because Germany was not allowed powered planes. She continued flying until she was 51 years old. She is still alive and living in Germany as of May, 2006. Combatants Allies: Soviet Union United States United Kingdom and others Axis Powers: Germany Japan Italy and others Commanders Joseph Stalin Franklin Roosevelt Harry S. Truman Winston Churchill Adolf Hitler Hideki Tojo Benito Mussolini Casualties Military dead: 17,000,000 Civilian dead: 33,000,000 Total dead: 50,000,000 Military...

External links

• Soloflights.org
• Wairarapa.co.nz
• FemBiography Elly Beinhorn

Elly Rosemeyer currently lives in Ottobrunn, Bavaria, near Munich (05/03/06). Her son, Dr. Berndt Rosemeyer, lives near her and has enjoyed a successful career as an orthopedist. She is no longer able to give interviews.