Joy Lofthouse (92) Spitfire Flying Again

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By: Pen Pusher - 7th May 2015 at 08:47

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92-year-old World War Two veteran flies Spitfire again
Joy Lofthouse is a veteran of the Air Transport Auxiliary during World War Two and now, at 92-years-old, the former Spitfire pilot returned to the skies.

Seven decades after her last flight in the iconic plane, Joy described the experience as “lovely: it was perfect”, making her feel "quite young.”

The ATA made an enormous contribution to the war effort by taking over from service pilots the task of ferrying Royal Air Force and Royal Navy warplanes between factories, maintenance units and front-line squadrons.

This clip is originally from 5 live Breakfast on Thursday 7 May 2015.

www.bbc.co.uk

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By: scotavia - 7th May 2015 at 08:55 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00

Thank you Brian, a very inspiring report which shows how being 92 can be positive.

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By: Mahone - 7th May 2015 at 09:28 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00

I was just going to post this too: what an amazing woman!

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By: Tango Charlie - 7th May 2015 at 12:31 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00

I was just going to post this too: what an amazing woman!

Joy has over 7 hours logged in our Proctor (on rebuild). Really hoping we can also get her airborne in it 71 years since she last flew it.

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By: PanzerJohn - 7th May 2015 at 22:25 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00

Just seen this on TV, absolutely fantastic and great credit to the team at Boultbee for making this happen.