Gladys Frances Unsworth
Gladys Unsworth was born in London on 19th September 1925. She was the oldest of four children and was evacuated to Suffolk twice, once in the 'phony' war and later during the Blitz but the family soon moved back to London.
Gladys tried to join the Land Army but was so tiny she was turned down. Being a determined woman, she went further down the street to the next recruiting office and enlisted in the WRAF!
After WWII The family moved to Combs, where Gladys lived for over 60 years.
Shortly before she died Gladys was interviewed for a programme called the Spitfire Factory. The episode which features Gladys is to be broadcast on Monday 19th October at 9 pm on More4.