Elspeth Green
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Elspeth Candlish Green (née Henderson; 1913–2006) was an NCO and officer in the Women's Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF). She was a plotter during the Battle of Britain, serving at Biggin Hill where she won the Military Medal for her bravery during repeated air raids.[1][2]
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Elspeth Green | |
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Born | Elspeth Candlish Henderson (1913-06-16)16 June 1913 |
Died | 24 August 2006(2006-08-24) (aged 93) |
Education | |
Occupation | Secretary |
Organization | British Council |
Works | Edinburgh International Festival |
Spouse | Alastair McWatt Green (m. 1949 d. 1991) |
Military career | |
Service/ | Women's Auxiliary Air Force |
Years of service | 1940–1946 |
Rank | Squadron Officer |
Battles/wars | Battle of Britain |
Awards | Military Medal |
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After the war, she worked for the British Council and the first Edinburgh International Festival.[1]