A memorial service for former WW2 Spitfire pilot, Mary Ellis, will be taking place later this month in Cowes.
All are welcome to attend the service at St Mary The Virgin Church, Church Road, Cowes.
A fly-by of Spitfires is expected to take place in Mary’s honour.
Freedom of the Isle of Wight
Following a campaign led by OnTheWight and Solent Aviatrix at an Isle of Wight council meeting earlier this year Mary was awarded the Freedom of the Isle of Wight.
In spite of her age, Mary was an active member of society, still with a keen interest in aviation. Sadly she passed away peacefully at home in July aged, 101.
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If you intend to attend the memorial service, which takes place on on Monday 24th September 2018 at 2pm, in order to give organisers an idea of the numbers to expect, please let them know your intention by emailing [email protected]
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