Theme Honoring Jerrie Mock
Grand Marshal Susan Reid, sister of Jerrie Mock
Geraldine “Jerrie” Fredritz Mock (November 22, 1925 – September 30, 2014) was an American pilot and the first woman to fly solo around the world. She flew a single engine Cessna 180 (registered N1538C) christened the Spirit of Columbus and nicknamed “Charlie.” The trip began March 19, 1964, in Columbus, Ohio, and ended April 17, 1964, in Columbus, Ohio. (excerpt from Jerrie Mock’s Wikipedia page).
- Susan Reid’s video about Jerrie Mock’s Flight Around the World on youtube.
- Jerrie Mock was inducted into the Paul E. Garber Shrine in 2015.
- The Columbus Foundation’s article: Jerrie Mock honored for her historic flight.
- Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Grand Marshal Susan Reid, Mayor Andrew Ginther, and NCC President Emmanuel Remy
- Grand Marshal Award: Morse Maize Tri-Area Civic Association
Morse Maize Tri-Area Civic Association Float
- NCC President Award: Forest Park Civic Association
Morse Maize Tri-Area Civic Association Float
- Grand Marshal Susan Reid was accompanied by Nancy Roe Pimm, author of Flying Solo – The Jerrie Mock Story.
Nancy Roe Pimm on the left and Susan Reid on the right
- Chair: Anna L. Winders
- Photos by Dave Paul are available here.
