Carolyn Grace

[Mike Flynn]

Carolyn Grace, Spitfire pilot and widow of Nick Grace, has died in a car accident in her home town of Goulburn, New South Wales.Her son Richard is believed to be in hospital with minor injuries.


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[WhoFlungDung]

This is tragic news. RIP Carolyn. You were an inspirational aviator who will be remembered with fondness and great respect. Deepest sympathy to your family.

[Mike Flynn]

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11512071/Carolyn-Grace-death-Britains-female-Spitfire-pilot-killed-car-crash-aged-70.html


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[Mike Flynn]

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[wizdimic]

So sad. I had the privilege to have met Carolyn Grace on the display circuit in the 90s. She was inspirational and will be missed by family, friends and those who knew her. RIP Carolyn.

[effortless]

I’ve had two serious crushes in my long life. Both were spitfire pilots. They were fifty years apart. Carolyn was a remarkable woman and to be ranked with the ATA women of my youth.

[DaveReidUK]

More4 currently showing Richard's Lockheed 12 restoration.

[India Four Two]

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Nope. Liz Parker flies Spitfires and other warbirds in Enzed:

https://www.warbirdsoverwanaka.com/2024-airshow/news/nz-aircraft-owners-liz-and-frank-parker/

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Also Anna Walker at Biggin Hill (and maybe Judy Pay in Oz?)

[Jhieminga]

On another site she was labeled as the first female Spitfire pilot to qualify on the type since the ATA ferried them. That is probably more accurate, but difficult to confirm.