Léna Bernstein (1906–1932) was the first woman to fly across the Mediterranean Sea, a distance of 2,268 km (1,409 mi).

Léna Bernstein
A woman wearing an overcoat and leather flying helmet
Studio portrait of Léna Bernstein c. 1929
Born1906
Died1932
NationalityFrench
OccupationAviator
Years active1928–1932
Known forFirst woman to fly across the Mediterranean Sea

Bibliography

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  • Moulin, Jacques & Cony, Christophe (May 2001). "L'aviation était toute sa vie: Léna Bernstein" [Aviation was Her Whole Life: Léna Bernstein]. Avions: Toute l'Aéronautique et son histoire (in French) (98): 59–60. ISSN 1243-8650.