World War II Uncovered

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WWII uncovered: Polish Air Force: Anna Leska
A serving officer in the Polish Air Force, Anna Leska was one of three Polish women who served in the Air Transport Auxiliary. She was certified to fly gliders, balloons and airplanes. During World War II, she escaped by plane from a field airport occupied by the Germans.
The women who flew in the ATA were extremely skilful, required as they were to fly a variety of different planes from the maintenance sheds to the airfields (in this image, Leska is in a Spitfire). Fifteen female pilots lost their lives during the war, some of whom were shot down by the enemy.
Anna died on January 21, 1998 at the age of 87. Lest We Forget.