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Womens Pilot Section - The Air Transport Auxilliary
Womens Pilot Section - The Air Transport Auxilliary.
Picture shows Miss Pauline Gower, leader of the pool of women pilots waves as she sets off with a de Havilland Tiger Moth from the factory to deliver it to the aerodrome.
Miss Pauline Gower, who is 27, and leader of the Womens Pilot Section - The Air Transport Auxilliary, is the daughter of Sir Robert Gower, MP.
Pauline leads an 8 woman strong team who are Miss Mona Friedlander who is an international ice hockey player,
Joan Hughes from Loughton in Essex,
Mrs Winifred Crossley, possibly from St Neots, Cambridgshire
The Hon Mrs Fairweather from Scotland,
Mrs G Patterson, from Romford
then there is Mrs Marion Wilberforce.
Also, Miss M Cunnison of Glasgow, and
Miss Rosemary Rees, of Henley on thames, who is the daughter of the late Sir John Rees MP.
***Please note there is paint on this picture***
Picture taken 21st December 1940
Official - Westminstr Press
Daily Mirror Archive
Mirrorpix
England
WW2 B/W Print Reach plc -194
Media ID 21880750
© Mirrorpix
1940 Biplane Cockpit Female Flying Helmet Goggles Pilot
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a historic moment in the Women's Pilot Section of the Air Transport Auxiliary (ATA). Miss Pauline Gower, a remarkable 27-year-old leader, waves with determination as she embarks on her mission. Sitting confidently in the cockpit of a de Havilland Tiger Moth, she is about to deliver it from the factory to the aerodrome. Miss Gower heads an exceptional team of eight women pilots who are breaking barriers and defying societal norms. Among them is Miss Mona Friedlander, an accomplished international ice hockey player; Joan Hughes from Loughton in Essex; Mrs Winifred Crossley, possibly hailing from St Neots, Cambridgeshire; The Hon Mrs Fairweather representing Scotland; Mrs G Patterson from Romford; Mrs Marion Wilberforce; Miss M Cunnison of Glasgow; and Miss Rosemary Rees, daughter of late Sir John Rees MP. The year is 1940, amidst World War II when women were stepping up to contribute their skills and bravery. This image not only showcases their courage but also highlights their dedication to serving their country during these challenging times. As we admire this historical photograph captured by Official - Westminster Press on December 21st, let us remember these trailblazing women who shattered stereotypes and paved the way for future generations. Their unwavering spirit continues to inspire us today.
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