Mary Ellis

British World War II ferry pilot

Mary Ellis - British World War II ferry pilot
Born

February 2nd, 1917
108 years ago

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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