Hear, hear!
Throughout a 35-year career in civil aviation, during which I flew with a number of professional female pilots, I remained ignorant of the contribution of these modest ladies, despite being vaguely aware of the circumstances of Amy Johnson's death. Well into retirement, I happened upon Spitfire Women in a cruise-ship library, and was astonished and humbled in equal measure.
The longevity of some of these tough cookies is as remarkable as it is welcome.