Joy Lofthouse - RIP

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edited November 2017 in Congratulations, Good Wishes & Kind Thoughts #1

Joy Lofthouse was one of only 164 women who were allowed into the Air Transport Auxiliary (ATA) during the conflict.

The group, dubbed the “Attagirls” by their admiring male colleagues, were based in White Waltham in Berkshire and flew Royal Air Force and Royal Navy planes between factories and military airfields across the country.

Though not allowed to fly in combat, they were occasionally caught up in dogfights and many of them were killed by bad weather.

Of all the planes Joy was trained to fly, the Spitfire was her favourite. In May 2015, she flew one for the first time since the end of the war to mark the 70th anniversary of VE Day.

An example to all - RIP

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  • Bakers2
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    edited November 2017 #2

    One of another group who's work was vital to the war effort but not fully recognised at the time. So many unsung heroes from those days who keep the wheels turning. Thank you to you all or your efforts.

    RIP

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