Female pilots of the Air Transport Auxiliary

[rince33]

Female pilots of the Air Transport Auxiliary ferried aircraft from the factories to the squadrons during the war, if allowed they would have knocked the stuffing out of the jerries.:)
interesting link and video:
https://www.bigissue.com/latest/meet-the-women-who-kept-the-raf-flying-during-world-war-ii/


http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=76392&stc=1

[Oliver]

They really were the unsung hero's.
They flew all types of aircraft with minimal training on each type.

They flew in unarmed aircraft and I believe some of their number succumbed to attack by enemy intruders,

[Led Zeppelin]

They really were the unsung hero's

Yes, so true.

[Motormouse]

I met Mary Ellis, when I was a kid , she used to manage the local airfield (with her husband) ..... short version....
had taken bicycle ride over there to watch the planes ; someone had left the hangar doors open , ....
lady and a gent looking over a BA Swallow that was based there (G-AFGE) ... so I got caught and told to come here and see the aeroplane properly.

ttfn

Pete

[rince33]

A great short version Motormouse , thanks for sharing.

[Pat Pattle]

What an amazing tale Pete, and how lovely of Mary to invite you into the hangar! Thanks for sharing too, much appreciated.

[Led Zeppelin]

great little story, thanks for sharing :wavey: