Pauline Gower
(1910-1947), AviatorSitter in 8 portraits
Pauline Gower set up the first all-female air taxi service in 1931. With 2000 hours flying experience and having carried 33,000 passengers Gower contributed to war effort when she was invited to set up the women's section of the ATA (Air Transport Auxiliary). Gower was one of 12 women pilots at the start of the War.
by Bassano Ltd
vintage gelatin silver print, 23 November 1937
NPG x76734
by Bassano Ltd
bromide print, 23 November 1937
NPG x85662
by Bassano Ltd
bromide print, 23 November 1937
NPG x85663
by Bassano Ltd
whole-plate glass negative, 23 November 1937
NPG x34274
by Bassano Ltd
whole-plate glass negative, 23 November 1937
NPG x34275
by Bassano Ltd
whole-plate glass negative, 23 November 1937
NPG x34276
by Bassano Ltd
bromide print, 1945
NPG x84312
by Mr Douglas, issued by W.A. & A.C. Churchman
colour relief halftone cigarette card, 1938
NPG D49161
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