“An absolute daisy cutter!” – Diana Barnato Walker

Celebrates the achievements and passion for flying of the women who were ferry pilots during World War II. They transported all types of aircraft, often in hazardous conditions, for Britain’s Air Transport Auxiliary (ATA).

Credits
Director Cairo Cannon
Producer Carol Morley
Camera Peter Bathurst
Editor Kai Lawrence

Pilots: Diana Barnato Walker, Lettice Curtis, Jackie Sorour Mogridge and Veronica Volkersz, with Anna Walton.

Commissioned by the BBC for 10X10

Selected Screenings
38th New York Film Festival, US
BBC British Short Film Festival, London, UK

Running time: 9 minutes, Format: 16mm, Year: 1999