February

Tail End Totty
A.B.V. 4.5%

On the 9th February 1944, Flt. Lt. Cox D.F.C. lined his Spitfire up for take off from R.A.F. Hibaldstowe in Lincolnshire. Unbeknown to him, he had W.A.A.F. L.A.C.W. Margaret Horton sat on his tailplane to steady it whilst taxiing.

Consequently Neil Cox and Margaret were soon at 800ft, she clinging on for dear life and him experiencing handling difficulties.

After returning to earth intact, Margaret, revived with a cup of NAAFI tea, returned to her duties and lived on into her 80's.

Here's lookin' at you kid.

Hops used are Pilot and Beata.