Mary Ellis, one of the last surviving female pilots of World War II has died, aged 101, and heartfelt tributes are pouring in. Ellis, who was awarded the freedom of the Isle of Wight earlier this year, was described as a “national, international, and island heroine” by the Isle of Wight council leader, Dave Stewart. Ellis was one of only 166 female pilots who flew with the Air Transport Auxiliary (ATA) during the World War II. Ellis alone flew around 1,000 planes over four years — including 400 Spitfires and 47 Wellington bombers, one of the largest aircraft — delivering them to the frontline. Today’s feminists owe so much to brave women like Mary Ellis, for showing us how it’s done. Go here to read more about Ellis, and join us by taking action in support of the UN’s Global Goal for gender equality.
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