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- Jane Winstone (24 September 1912 – 10 February 1944) was a New Zealand aviator. She was born in Whanganui, New Zealand in 1912 and flew in the Second World War as a pilot in the British civilian Air Transport Auxiliary and died in service.
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Jane Winstone (24 September 1912 – 10 February 1944) was a New Zealand aviator. She was born in Whanganui, New Zealand in 1912 [1] and flew in the Second World War as a pilot in the British civilian Air Transport Auxiliary and died in service.
Jan 2, 2018 · SUMMER SERIES: World Famous in Whanganui. They named a rest home after Whanganui aviatrix Jane Winstone and it stands as fitting memorial to a remarkable woman. Winstone was born at Whanganui...
Jane Winstone was born at Wanganui on 24 September 1912, the daughter of Lina Storme Clapham and her husband, Arthur George Winstone, a chemist. The eldest of three sisters, she grew up in the family home on Durie Hill.
Jane Winstone was born on the 24th February 1912, to Lina Storme and Arthur George Winstone. She grew up with two younger sisters in Whanganui, where she attended Sacred Heart Convent. Jane was a foundation member of the Whanganui Aero Club.
Jane Winstone was a New Zealand pilot with the Air Transport Auxiliary in the United Kingdom during World War II. Photo / Air Force Museum of New Zealand
- Cherie Howie
Jane Winstone (1912–1944) After taking up flying as a hobby at age 16, Jane Winstone was the youngest female New Zealand pilot when she flew solo at age 17. Whanganui born and bred, Winstone was a pioneer whose courage and tenacity significantly contributed to the WWII war effort and paved the way for future female aviators.
Aug 9, 2024 · A portrait of Jane Winstone, the youngest female New Zealand pilot when she flew solo at age 17, was unveiled at a special event in the chapel of Jane... Winstone was a pioneering New Zealand...
