Audrey Hepburn is a legend of the silver screen. The winner of 3 Academy Awards, Hepburn is known for her iconic roles in 'Breakfast At Tiffany's, 'Sabrina,' and 'My Fair Lady.'
Florence Nightingale is the mother of modern nursing. The KLM MD-11 named after her was delivered to the airline in 1994.
Maria Montessori was an Italian physician and pioneering educator. KLM's MD-11 named after her is headed for storage along with her sister planes.
Amy Johnson was a British aviation pioneer. Her life was cut short in a plane crash in 1941. The KLM airliner named after her (registration PH-KCA) was retired in August.
next slide will load in 15 secondsSkip AdSkip AdMarie Curie is the only person to be awarded the Nobel Prize in 2 different fields of science. The MD-11 named after her (registration PH-KCC) was retired in October 2013.
Anna Pavlova was one of the most significant ballerinas of the 20th century. She's credited with the creation of the 'Dying Swan.'
Maria Callas was one of the most renowned and accomplished opera sopranos of the last century. The KLM MD-11 that bore her name flew for almost 20 years.
Annie Romein was an award-winning Dutch writer and historian. The MD-11 christened in her honor spent 2 decades in the skies.
Mother Theresa was a Roman Catholic missionary, winner of the Nobel Peace, known for her work with the poor and needy in India.
next slide will load in 15 secondsSkip AdSkip AdIngrid Bergman was a 3-time Academy Award winner know best for her role opposite Humphrey Bogart in 'Casablanca.' The MD-11 named for her entered service with KLM in 1997 was retired last year.
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