Woman Spitfire pilot aged 92 takes to the skies to mark VE Day

[AVGWarhawk]

Joy Lofthouse, 92, flew the iconic planes during the Second World War.

This time, she took off from Boultbee Flight Academy in Chichester, Sussex, as a passenger.

After landing, Mrs Lofthouse said: “It was lovely. It was perfect.”


http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/575749/Spitfire-woman-VE-Day

[swamprat69er]

It looks good on her. Amazing that she is healthy enough still to fly.:yeah:

[Jimbuna]

Absolutely awesome :yeah:

Here is the video of the occasion posted on the diecast forum four days ago:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02qt65y

http://forums.diecast-aviation.eu/showthread.php?t=24764

[AVGWarhawk]

She appeared very relaxed and right back in 1945 when she piloted these birds. What a wonderful woman.

[vienna]

Well, let's see, GHW Bush skydives up to his 90th birthday and this fine young lady takes off in a Spitfire at age 92...

Take THAT, you young whippersnappers!!...

A big salute to Ms. Lofthouse and a thank you for her service... :salute:


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[Onkel Neal]

Wow, awesome. Thanks for sharing.:up: