Janet Aitken

1908–1988 (age 80)

Biography

Janet Aitken soared as one of the women pilots who answered the call of early aviation, navigating both the skies and the barriers that stood in her path.

She remained a generous mentor, encouraging other aviators to pursue disciplined training while keeping a calm hand at the controls of community events.

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Also buried at St. Michael's Churchyard, Mickleham

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