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VE Day: 92-year-old Second World War veteran flies Spitfire for first time in 70 years
A 92-year-old Second World War veteran has flown a Spitfire aircraft for the first time in 70 years to mark VE Day. Obviously a tough lady. Posted to make Wayne feel young. (www.independent.co.uk) Plus d'info...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
One very special lady !
bless this sweet lady, but I can not help but think she might have wished to exercise the Spit a bit by tearing some holes in the sky at a much higher speed. Turns, banks, climbs, descents- this airplane is a performer, not a 158 mph tourist bird, flying at 500 feet. I would be so happy to buy her any drink she would want, and ask her some flying questions.
Great story. It wonderfull that you'll still remember the greatest generation. Those pilots were a special breed. My father was a P-51 Mustang pilot, Capt. Joe H. Joiner, during WWll. He was stationed in Dedbin England for a year before DDay and flew on DDay also. A few years ago he and his roommate form the 336 Squadron in Dedbin Don Perini flew a pair of P-51s. It was a great experience for the two of them as well. God bless the Vets.
Great news clip.
Nice to see something this interesting. Looks like She will make a centenary flight!
Good luck to you Joy!
Nice to see something this interesting. Looks like She will make a centenary flight!
Good luck to you Joy!
all the flying that she and those around her did in those days was really hands on, whereas many commercial pilots these days do their great loss do mostly autop[ilot and simulator, a total lack of stick and rudder experience. They were the real pilots
not a commercial pilot are you