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This website honours the men and women who served as ferry pilots with the Air Transport Auxiliary (ATA) in the Second World War.

Formed in 1939 to deliver aircraft to the RAF and Royal Navy, the ATA was vital to the Battle of Britain. By 1942 it was larger than all U.S. commercial airlines combined.

The aim is to tell the story of all 1,154 men, 168 women and over 100 cadets who flew with the ATA.

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Part One of 'The ATA in Colour'

The Women's Section

A 51-page presentation with details of every woman pilot, plus extra information and statistics, all in amazing colour. 

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Are you a relative of one of the pilots, or have you researched them? I'd love to hear from you — use Contact Me.

 For more about civil aviation in the British Empire between the wars, see www.afleetingpeace.org

The material on this website has been derived from the public domain, from individuals who have kindly sent me information, and other material from sources including the Royal Air Force Museum, the ATA Museum and Royal Aero Club Archives.

If you use, or reference, any of this material for non-commercial purposes, please drop me an email to let me know; if you wish to use any of the material for commercial publication, please contact me and I will let you know how to get permission.

Similarly, if I have used any copyright material and you object, please let me know and I'll take the appropriate action. 

Terry Mace - Bedfordshire, UK