Mary Ellis
British World War II ferry pilot
Born
Died
2018
7 years ago — 101 years old
Category
Military & Warriors
Country
United Kingdom
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A British ferry pilot during World War II, contributed to the Air Transport Auxiliary, transporting military aircraft across the UK. Started flying at a young age and gained her pilot's license before the war. Flew various aircraft, including Spitfires, from factories to Royal Air Force bases. Later returned to aviation after the war and became involved in commercial flying and aircraft maintenance.
Served as a ferry pilot in the Air Transport Auxiliary
Transported Spitfires and other military aircraft
Logged over 1,000 flying hours during the war
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