2024 Summer Replay Series Season 2 Ep 21, The Sky’s The Limit With Beverley Bass

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Join us for a captivating journey in this Summer Replay Series episode of Older & Bolder with Debbie McCulloch, featuring Beverley Bass, a pioneering aviator and the first female captain for American Airlines. Bev recounts her extraordinary career, starting with her early days flying a small plane with a unique passenger—a deceased individual being transported for a mortician.

Bev provides a gripping narrative of her experience piloting a large aircraft over the Atlantic Ocean during the 9/11 attacks, which led to an unexpected landing in Gander, Newfoundland. This significant moment in history is just one part of her incredible journey.

She also shares the deep emotions she experienced when her life story was portrayed on stage in the acclaimed musical “Come From Away.” Bev describes the powerful impact of seeing her and her husband's characters brought to life, the tearful reactions as their story unfolded, and her amazement at the writers' ability to capture such a turbulent yet uplifting chapter of her life.

At 71, Bev remains active, piloting a private jet across North America. Her story is about more than just career achievements—it's a testament to the relentless pursuit of dreams and passions. Bev's life exemplifies what can be accomplished when you dream big and persevere. Join us as she inspires and proves that the sky's truly the limit.

Note: Some audio segments were sourced from a CBC Toronto interview featuring Jenn Colella and the entire cast and orchestra from Come From Away performing "Me and The Sky" on February 7, 2017.