Amy Johnson (1903–1941)
Amy Johnson (1903–1941)
Amy Johnson (1903–1941)
Amy Johnson (1903–1941)
Amy Johnson (1903–1941)
Amy Johnson (1903–1941)
Amy Johnson (1903–1941)
Amy Johnson (1903–1941)
Amy Johnson (1903–1941)

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A statue of Amy Johnson in pilot's uniform standing on a concrete base on which a medallion with a relief of Johnson's airplane.
Title

Amy Johnson (1903–1941)

Date

1974

Medium

concrete

Accession number

HU1_DW_S003

Acquisition method

erected by public subscription

Work type

Statue

Owner

Amy Johnson Memorial Committee

Custodian

Hull City Council

Work status

extant

Unveiling date

18th July 1974

Access

at all times

Inscription description

plaque 1: AMY JOHNSON C.B.E. / 1903-1941, / PIONEER AIRWOMAN / BORN 1ST JULY 1903 AT / 154 ST GEORGE'S RD HULL / SHE MADE RECORD FLIGHTS FROM / ENGLAND TO AUSTRALIA / IN 1930 (SOLO 19 DAYS / AND TO INDIA (SOLO 6 DAYS) / IN 1932 TO JAPAN (11 DAYS) / AND CAPE TOWN (SOLO 4½ DAYS) / IN 1933 TO U.S.A. IN 1934 TO INDIA / IN 1936 TO CAPE TOWN, AND BACK. / SHE DIED / ON ACTIVE SERVICE / JANUARY 5TH 1941 / MAY HERE FAME / LIVE ON; plaque 2: THIS MEMORIAL WAS UNVEILED BY / MISS SHEILA SCOTT O.B.E. / ON THE 18TH JULY 1974 / IN THE PRESENCE OF THE / LORD MAYOR OF KINGSTON UPON HULL / COUNCILLOR / LAWRENCE JOHNSON / AND THE PUBLIC. / THE COST OF THE MEMORIAL WAS RAISED / ERECTED BY PUBLIC SUBSCRIPTION BY THE / AMY JOHNSON MEMORIAL COMMITTEE / UNDER THE PRESIDENCY OF HON. ALD. / LIONEL ROSEN O.B.E. LL.M. Ph.D / THE SITE & PEDESTAL WERE THE GIFT OF / Messrs. RAVENSEFT PROPERTIES Ltd. The carving and inscriptions were the work of / Harry Ibbetson 19 (HI) 74

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