ricardian, thanks for the link to The Forces Network piece re Joy Lofthouse, though she deserved better than this abysmal write-up. Any pilot will empathise with those whose job involved taking any type solo, regardless of its size and performance, anywhere within a wartime UK.
Evidently appreciation of the ability of these ATA female pilots was not always that positive, with reception personnel waiting patiently at the foot of the steps for the pilot having made way for a female "helper" who preceded "him".
Checks complete, Captain. RIP.