Rosemary Rees
British aviator (1901–1994) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the New Zealand writer, see Rosemary Rees (New Zealand writer).
Rosemary Rees MBE (23 September 1901 – 8 March 1994) was a British aviator who worked for the Air Transport Auxiliary. She was second in command to Margot Gore at Hamble from the 29th September 1941 when the site became an all-women ATA ferry pool.
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Rosemary Rees | |
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Born | 23 September 1901 Brompton, London, England |
Died | 8 March 1994 Little Bocombe |
Other names | Rosemary, Lady du Cros |
Occupation | pilot |
Employer | Air Transport Auxiliary |
Known for | One of the first women in the ATA |
Spouse | Philip Du Cros |
Parent | John Rees (civil servant) |
Relatives | Richard Rees |
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