Subdeacon Joe Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 This is Jackie Moggridge, she ferried 1,438 planes to waiting RAF pilots during WW2, flying dozens of aircraft types. At 5’3” she was too small for many planes that were designed for men, and would use her parachute, log books and cushions just so she could reach the controls. Jackie was awarded the King’s Commendation for Valuable Services in the Air after the war and was determined to continue flying. From 1948-1954 she was a pilot in the Women’s Royal Air Force Voluntary Reserve, where in 1953, she was one of the first five women to earn their RAF wings. The next woman would not earn her wings until 1991. #raf #pilot #ww2 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watab kid Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 a looker if you will , i admire her accomplishments , thank you to all the ladies that stepped up behind the scenes back then , credit is due - hey biden if you want some points give these girls credit - they earned it 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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