As yet another smitten by her portrayal of said Section Officer I am greatly saddened by this news. She may have been every aviator's dream of what all Section Officers should look like, but other than that she was a damn fine actress. Her portrayal pointed up what the Battle of Britain pilots always tell us, that without the support of the Ground Crews, Radar Operators, Plotters, Controllers, etc they would never have succeeded in their vital work.
The very sincere tribute to her as a Mum by her her son and daughter in the Beeb story reminds us of the real person that was behind the many that we knew. It also reminds us of the grief that they and all her family now feel. She finally succumbed to this last battle, but Susannah York will forever be associated in the minds of those who celebrate the Royal Air Force and its Finest Hour.
RIP dear lady.