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Margaret Carson ("New Horizons" write-up by Lorna deBlicquy) |
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On June 9, 1993, after a long
illness, Eastern Ontario Chapter member Margaret Carson passed away in
Miami, Florida. Margaret, once a member of a Florida chapter, divided
her time between Ottawa and her southern home. Despite her desire to fly for the Air Transport Auxiliary in WW II, the RCAF kept Margaret as an Administrative Officer though her pilot's licence was earned in 1940. Upon discharge from the armed services, Margaret devoted much time and energy to civil aviation in Canada. Canadian pilots owe her a debt of gratitude as she was a driving force behind the formation of COPA, Canadian Owners and Pilots Association. Margaret Carson won the Angel Derby (Orlando, Florida to Welland, Ontario) in 1951. Throughout the '60s, she owned and operated Ottawa Aero Services, a flight school and charter business. In later years she worked tirelessly to assist in releasing pilots from Cuba's jails. Our Chapter has lost a member whose life witnessed significant changes in the position of women pilots everywhere, changes in which Margaret participated fully. She will be sorely missed. |
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