Freydis Sharland flew numerous aircraft, including Spitfires, between factories and airfields as a pilot for the Air Transport Auxiliary (ATA). She was one of about 160 women employed by the ATA ...

As ATA pilots often flew alone she was the only death from the incident. Her body was found in the wreckage - dying at the age of 40 with no children nor partner. Sergeant Bailea Harrison ...

As ATA pilots often flew alone she was the only death from the incident. Her body was found in the wreckage - dying at the age of 40 with no children nor partner. Sergeant Bailea Harrison ...

Ms McGlone said Mrs Wadsworth and her fellow ATA pilots "will remain an inspiration to women worldwide", while fellow historian Howard Cook said she and her fellow "Spitfire Women" had been ...

The story of a 'forgotten' World War Two female pilot is set to be celebrated - with a memorial close to where the plane she was flying crashed. Flight Captain Eleanor Isabella ‘Susan’ Slade was ...