Melody Millicent Danquah

Danquah received her education at the Methodist Primary and Middle schools in Larteh and later attended Wesley Girls High School in Cape Coast. Additionally, she graduated from the Government Secretarial School, laying the groundwork for her future endeavors.

In 1963, Danquah was selected as one of the first three women to undergo pilot training in the Ghana Air Force. She excelled in her training, completing basic military training at the Ghana Military Academy. On June 22, 1964, she achieved a significant milestone by flying solo for the first time in a de Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk aircraft, marking her as the first Ghanaian to do so. Her dedication led to her receiving her Wings qualification as a pilot on April 15, 1965, presented by the Minister of Defence, Kofi Baako. However, her flying career concluded in June 1968, after which she transitioned to administrative roles within the force.

Danquah's pioneering contributions were recognized with The Companion of the Order of the Volta in 2006, awarded by President John Kufuor. She was celebrated as an inspiration to women during the 2017 International Women's Day celebrations by Mrs. Rebeca Akufo-Addo, the first lady of Ghana. Additionally, her legacy lives on through the "Melody," an ultramodern building facility for the Psychiatry Department of the University of Ghana Medical School at Korle-Bu in Accra, named in her honor. This tribute acknowledges her struggles with depression during and after her active service, highlighting her resilience and perseverance.

Danquah's pioneering contributions were recognized with The Companion of the Order of the Volta in 2006, awarded by President John Kufuor. She was celebrated as an inspiration to women during the 2017 International Women's Day celebrations by Mrs. Rebeca Akufo-Addo, the first lady of Ghana. Additionally, her legacy lives on through the "Melody," an ultramodern building facility for the Psychiatry Department of the University of Ghana Medical School at Korle-Bu in Accra, named in her honor. This tribute acknowledges her struggles with depression during and after her active service, highlighting her resilience and perseverance.