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Kerly, Helen Ruth

Date of birth:
January 6th, 1916 (London, United Kingdom)
Date of death:
1992
Nationality:
British (1801-present, Kingdom)

Biography

Service years ATA: 1943 - September 1945.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Third Officer
Unit:
Air Transport Auxiliary, Air Ministry, British Government
Awarded on:
1943
Air Transport Auxiliary Pilot Badge
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Third Officer
Unit:
Air Transport Auxiliary, Air Ministry, British Government
Awarded on:
November 19th, 1945
"For exceptional airmanship. In spite of limited experience, on June 25th 1944, under the most adverse circumstances caused by technical failure, she landed her aicraft (Castle Bromwich) in a small field with minimal damage. In respect of which this certificate is issued by way of recognition and record."

Kerly was one of two ATA pilots who received this certificate.
Air Transport Auxiliary Certificate of Commendation

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