Barbara HARMER

Barbara HARMER

Barbara HARMER Obituary

Published by The Times on Feb. 23, 2011.
Barbara, British Airways Concorde Pilot. Died peacefully in the devoted care of St. Wilfrid's Hospice, Chichester on 20th February 2011, aged 57 years. Funeral Service private. A Memorial Service to be arranged at a later date. Donations for St. Wilfrid's Hospice may be sent c/o Kevin Holland Funeral Service, 246 Chichester Road, Bognor Regis, PO21 5BA. Tel 01243 868630.

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Maggie Wattling

February 20, 2025

So much admired for all your achievements and so much missed as a special friend. Fly high Barbara. Much love as always Maggie and Brian xxxx

Captain Steve Richardson

August 7, 2024

Im sorry that aI never met Captain Harmer. I only stumbled across her tonight and I am touched by her story. What a lady and a pilot. Sometimes you just read something and it strikes a chord. You feel a connection.

I wish I cold have met her or maybe crossed paths in some layover city. I hope now that rests in peace. God must have needed a really good Concorde captain.

Jeanne Friedman (Downs)

February 22, 2024

Dear Barbara, been thinking of you all week. In fact not a day goes by when you do not enter my mind. We all still miss you so much, your kindness, words of wisdom and 'light' that still shines so bright. Your heritage blue plaque is a firm Felpham fixture, a reminder of your great achievements and inspiration to others. My dear hope is that my Mum, your big sister Jeanne, is with you now. Sadly departed our world on 3rd November 2023. It brings me comfort to know that you are together again. All my love always, Jeanne (your niece). xx

Maggie wattling

February 18, 2024

Sitting at Heathrow waiting for a flight to Chennai and not sure if we will have Wi-Fi on20th February. So remembering my good friend Barbara on her anniversary two days early. Fly high sleep well Barbara. All love as ever. Maggie and Brian xxx

Jayson David

October 2, 2023

October 2, 1994 on the BA 002

Mark Hardy

September 15, 2023

I always wanted to follow in my father's footsteps as a pilot, but, for one reason or another, getting chucked out of grammar school wasn't 'conducive'... and I settled for a career as cabin crew.
Meeting Barbara for the first time, however..and learning about such fortitude in 'wanting it and going for it' really brought it home to me what I could have done with that same attitude.
A remarkable, lovely and inspirational woman...and I'll remember her always.

Sandie

September 14, 2023

I have only just found this book to sign, but a memory is a memory...
I recall flying with Barbara on the 777 from Lgw when I was cabin crew... I remember feeling a little nervous of flying with her... but how wrong could I have been... she made me feel completely at ease bring such a lovely lady... we had a great trip and I felt super proud to be part of her "all female" crew too on more than one occasion... Happy memories indeed...
Thank you Barbara... Fly high xx

Helen Riou

September 13, 2023

Would of been your 70th Birthday today. You would of had the best birthday celebrations as you loved a party. We as a family miss you every day and have fond memories of our time together.
Love always
Your big sister Joyce and Barry, Helen and the rest of the family xx

Ian Corby

February 22, 2023

Dear Barbara!
Where has all the time gone! I have fond memories of our breakfast together in New York you on the Concorde and me on the 747.
RIP you are sorely missed.

Pam Chaney Stanley & Doreen Harmer's Grand daughter

February 21, 2023

Thinking of you, I should have posted this yesterday on your Anniversary.
These are the only photos I have of you, when you came to say your goodbyes to my Grandad Stanley in Wales your Dad's
Brother, we then met again at his funeral and I loved our chats, I often talk about you to my children, My middle son Nathan flys the x plane and can spot what plane is what by pointing at it in the sky.
R.I.P Barb your legacy lives on in us all. Sadly Daniel is the only 1 still alive in this photo he will be 30 this year, My Nan passed away in 2010 and my Brother Rex passed away aged 50 in 2016

Maggie Wattling

February 20, 2023

Always in my memories , always in my prayers, gone but not forgotten. A very special lady and good friend. Fly high and sleep,in peace Barbara. Lots of love Maggie and Brian xxxxx

Jeanne Friedman

September 14, 2022

Dear Barbara,

Another year has passed and the pain of your loss is still there every day. At a sad time when we have lost another inspiring, incredible woman, I still look to you as one of the most inspirational people in my life. There was just something about you that everyone loved, your resolve, determination, nothing phased you. From an early age, you were like a second Mum to me, I remember fondly you taking me to Wales in your green Triumph Spitfire to visit your father, my grandfather. You said “we are going to climb a mountain”, I remember a feeling of fear as you took my hand and told me I could do it. It was a mountain opposite my grandfather’s home and as we climbed and navigated the steep, dark grey rocks you kept me positive, motivated, looking forward and told me that I could do it. Even though I was only 10 years old (and the year of the Queen’s silver Jubilee) it was a moment I will never forget. Barbara, you gave me strength, inspiration and told me that we can all climb mountains. Now all these years on I realize this was a metaphor that I took with me throughout my life, as you did through yours. What you achieved in your short life was remarkable, with no degree, no family wealth, you set yourself goals and sacrificed much to drive yourself forward and find a way to realize your dream. Along the way you were kind, loving, charismatic and always giving of your time and wisdom, even though you were asked a million times “what’s it like being the first female Concorde pilot”- you always stopped and told your story willingly and graciously, so much so that I was proud to suggest to you that you become a motivational speaker. I managed your speaking engagements for a few years until your retirement and when you eventually sadly fell ill with Cancer. You spoke to many all over the world telling of your unique journey from mobile hairdresser to Concorde pilot, inspiring many with photos, video and anecdotes. I was proud to give back the help and support that you always gave to me and show people the Barbara Harmer we knew and loved and hopefully inspire others to 'climb their own mountains’.

I wish you could see the historic blue plaque on the home that you shared in Loughton in your early years with sisters Jeanne (my Mum), Joyce and Carole and your mother and father Doris and Richard. Even though your life was sadly cut short at only 57 years old, it is remarkable what you achieved, I know there would have been many more goals met if you had lived longer.

Before you passed you asked me to deliver a personal message to every woman I knew and spread the word. A simple blood test that could have saved your life and many others, a request specifically to your doctor and called CA125 which will detect and monitor early any cancer cells present. With Ovarian Cancer, unfortunately once you get symptoms it is usually too late, this blood test can detect right at the outset and therefore early treatment could ensure a full recovery. I still pass this onto everyone and champion it to be part of every well-woman annual check-up. Hopefully, if everyone does the same, then this will become part of everyday life, saving millions of women.

Barbara, I think of you on what would have been your 69th Birthday, missing you always and your shining light of love and inspiration.

Your ever-loving niece,

Jeanne xxx

Maggie Wattling

February 20, 2022

Another year gone by , how time flies. Still missed just as much as ever . We had some laughs together. Sleep well my friend, always in my prayers. Lots of Love Maggie and Brian xxx

Maggie Wattling

February 20, 2021

Dear Barbara. A whole decade on and still missed as much as ever. Sleep well my friend. Much love Maggie and Brian xxxx

John McCreery

October 31, 2020

On August 11th 1997 Barbara Harmer was the Co-Pilot on my only flight on Concorde - BA001. The Captain was David Rowland and the Flight Engineer was Dave Hoyle. RIP Barbara Harmer!

Ian Corby

September 16, 2020

I flew with Barbara several times on 1-11's with BCAL. The last time I saw Barbara was in New York. Fly high your sadly missed.
Ian.

Helen Davies

September 14, 2020

Happy heavenly Birthday Barbara. Love and miss you every day. Love from all your sisters and family xx

Trudie Dadd

March 1, 2020

I had the pleasure of flying with Barbara on Concorde (I was Cabin Crew) and she left such an impression on me. She had a wonderful personality and great sense of humour. She achieved so much, truly inspirational. I've never forgotten her.

February 24, 2020

I flew with Barbara twice when I was a Flight Engineer on the Concorde and a sweeter more intelligent lady you could not meet. Very sad when I heard the news of her passing. Often think back to those wonderful days... Steve

Neil Goodman

February 23, 2020

I remember her as a first officer on the 1-11 and the DC-10. After the merger with BA I know she wanted to go on Concorde as the first female pilot. She achieved her dream! What a gal!

Wendy Harrington

February 22, 2020

I was lucky enough to fly with this lovely lady many times on Concorde so sad she left us all too soon.
Fly high Barbara xx

February 22, 2020

Yet another year has passed but our memories of you never fade. You continue to inspire many and you will always be missed. Love you always. Your niece Jeanne xx

Hazel English

February 22, 2020

Remembering Barbara , a lovely lady, super pilot
I remember her from B-Cal days first of all and later BA - always charming - a truest accomplished Lady

Mark Hardy

February 21, 2020

I took my new Danish partner to Shanghai with Barbara. We both thought the world of her. The world is a poorer place ...

Becky Froggatt

February 21, 2020

A lovely happy lady who I remember well and loved flying with! RIP x

James Shepard

February 21, 2020

I only flew with Barbara a few times as her copilot but loved everyone of the trips we did together... the long lunches in Buenos Aires were particularly memorable. Such a shame we lost such a lovely lady so shortly after she retired. In loving memory, James

February 21, 2020

We miss you very much and not a day goes passed without talking about you and your great achievements. Hope you are flying high in the sky.
With all our love
Your sister Joyce , Barry, Helen and Pesto xx

Joe CUDDY

February 21, 2020

Very sadly missed by all of us on the Concorde fleet. You will never be forgotten Barbara. Much love always..Joe

Joe CUDDY

February 21, 2020

All of us on the Concorde fleet held you in awe and we still miss you very much. Fly high Barbara, you will never be forgotten.. Joe x

February 20, 2020

Dear Barbara. So special to everyone who knew you, to me such a pal. Still sadly missed. Much love Magie and Brian xxxx

Joyce Davies

February 21, 2019

Another year has passed (can't believe it's been 8 years) without you. We all miss you every day. Hope you are flying high in the sky and watching over us all xx

Love always
Your big sister Joyce, Barry and Helen xx

Maggie Wattling

February 20, 2019

Dear Barbara. Another year gone by, still miss you , you were an exceptional person. Sleep in peace my friend.
Much love Maggie and Brian xxxx

Jeanne Friedman

February 21, 2018

We cannot believe it's been 7 years. We still miss you every day. We hear your voice and your infectious laugh. Your presence always lit up the room. Love you forever. Your niece Jeanne xxx

February 20, 2018

Remembering you today Barbara with very fond memories of an exceptional person. RIP

Maggie Wattling

February 20, 2018

Dear Barbara. Special prayers for you today, seven long years , and still missed as much as ever.
Sleep in peace
All love
Maggie and Brian
xxxx

Joe Cuddy

February 1, 2018

I still recall fondly all the trips we did together. You were unique Barbara and I will never forget you

Paul Dalling

January 31, 2018

Barbara you were a total inspiration to the human race. Your achievements are astonishing from your shear determination to succeed in your quests. R.I.P Barbara you lived the Dream

Maggie Wattling

February 20, 2017

Six years my friend, still missed as much as ever.
R.I.P. Barbara.
Maggie and Brian xxxxx

September 17, 2014

You will never be forgotten. Sadly we cannot enjoy retirement together and I miss you. I only hope you are in a better place. With fondest memories and love. Jacquie x

Maggie Wattling

September 17, 2014

There is no cake to put the birthday candles on - just a special memory.
RIP Barbara

Joe Cuddy

September 16, 2014

Barbara....so sadly missed and fondly remembered by me and all your former colleagues on the Concorde fleet. You will forever fly with the best on Angel fleet. RIP

Helen Davies

September 15, 2014

Happy 60 Birthday for yesterday. We would of had a big celebration. We miss you everyday.
Love you always.
Love from all your family xxxx

Pamela Chaney

September 9, 2014

You will always remain such an Insperation to us all. R.I.P Dear Barbara. Love Pam Kevin Daniel Nathan & Bobby(Grandaughter of your Uncle & Auntie Stanley & Doreen Harmer) xxxxx

Theresa Hammond nee Brewer

April 4, 2014

Today i found out that Barbara the youngest brightest and bubbliest girl in our class has died. The nuns were not happy that she left to become a hairdresser! I have luvly memories of our school friendship and have followed her career over the years even though we lost touch. In your short life Barbara you achieved what the rest of us can only dream of and
am so sad that you are gone. Theresa Brewer

BCal DC10 Lusaka c1987

Joe Cuddy

March 26, 2014

Barbara is fondly remembered on the Facebook page " Angel Fleet"

September 17, 2013

Apologies to everybody who reads my message to/about Barbara. My address is Middleton-on-Sea, West Sussex... who put Worcestershire, I don't know!

Angela Waller

September 15, 2013

I was happy to meet Barbara Harmer when I interviewed her for an article in Sussex Life, and sad but proud when several publications asked me to write an obituary. She was that rarity... someone everybody liked.

Jeanne Friedman

September 14, 2013

My Dear Auntie Barbara....you would have been 60 today! We know what kind of a fantastic party you would have thrown. We think of you on this special day, as we do every day and how much we truly miss you. You continue to be the inspiration and driving force in my life. Your ever loving niece, Jeanne xxx

Alison McFarlane

August 6, 2013

A wonderful talented lady and inspiration to all women. You achieved so much more than many in your 57 years. Respect xx

March 16, 2013

We salut You Captain B.Harmer.
There were the amazing years of the supersonic flights..You are the FIRST LADY in history of this exellent aircraft.From the 1984th,the first year AED students of Kiev Civil Aviation Institute/USSR.

Barbara and cousin Bobby in Durban

Carole Harmer

March 25, 2012

Barbara and Carole

Carole Harmer

March 25, 2012

Barbara, Ghengis and Carole

Carole Harmer

March 25, 2012

Barbara in Durban

Carole Harmer

March 25, 2012

Barbara and Carole

Carole Harmer

March 25, 2012

Barbara and Carole play boule

Carole Harmer

March 25, 2012

Jeanne Downs

March 25, 2012

Captain Barbara Harmer - my beloved sister, taken all too soon. Concorde pilot, Captain on 777's. Fought bravely to the end. You are in my thoughts every day. Mum and Dad were so proud of you. Love always, your sister Jeanne x

Helen Davies

March 25, 2012

Words can't express the sadness I felt losing you last year. You were such an inspiration to me growing up. You treated me like a daughter. You were kind, caring and giving. You were always there giving me help and advice when needed. You were not just my Auntie you were my best friend. You taught me to work hard and you could achieve anything. I think of you everyday and I feel a great loss in my heart. Love always

Joyce Davies

March 25, 2012

Remembering my Sister Barbara the only British Lady Concorde Pilot. My family and I miss your presence in our life. The impromptu lunch parties and garden barbeques will always be remembered for the fun we had. You will always have a very special place in our hearts. We were so proud of all she achieved. She was single minded about her goals in life and just went for them, no one could put her off. Barbara had a great joy of life and certainly lived life to the full. You are in our thoughts everyday. Love Always your big Sister,

Jeanne Friedman

February 20, 2012

Can't believe it is one year since your passing. You are forever in our thoughts and hearts. I can still hear your voice, your infectious laugh and see your beaming smile. Always loved and never forgotten. XXX

Barbara on a first aid course in 1978

gerry street

February 19, 2012

Gatwick ATC sent Barbara , Steve Gibbs and myself on a First Aid course. She entered into the spirit of things with great enthusiasm, and fun, and at that time none of us knew we had a future Concorde pilot and a great aviator tied up in knots.

Barbara in Durbin

Carole Harmer

February 17, 2012

We had both led busy lives and I looked forward to the day when we were both retired and could spend more time together as sisters, but that was not to be. All I have are memories of the times, the precious enjoyable times we spent together throughout our lives. Some are very memorable indeed. You loved to surprise people and loved surprises. I shall remember the special times, and those surprises, that we shared in our lives.

These happy memories I shall treasure forever. I love and miss you Barbara.

Nick Lawrence

February 15, 2012

Have only just found out about the passing of Barbara. I met her on my Air Traffic Control Assistant course in the 70's. My everlasting memory will be the lady hairdresser from Bognor Regis arriving at Hurn Airport in her Ford Anglia .
We became friends and stayed in touch when she went to Gatwick and I went to West Drayton . She stayed with us in Chiswick when I met my wife Mal and she came to our home in Bracknell when my daughter Rebecca was born.
We bumped into each other now and again at Heathrow when I worked for the BAA and she flew for Genair but over the years we lost touch but followed her career and knew she had flown Concorde.
The spirit and determination to be the best is an inspiration to us all.
We are very sad that we could not pay our respects at her funeral but are very proud to have known her and will remember her with fondness. Our thoughts and best wishes go to her partner Andy and her family.
Nick and Mal Lawrence -Whitby, North Yorkshire

Stuart Hoole

October 3, 2011

I remember working on a programme with Barbara on Concorde and still to this day can remember her wonderful smile and her good sense of humour. What a sad loss. I will treasure her photograph as an inspiration to my daughter.

Jeanne Friedman

September 14, 2011

We miss you so much always and especially today, your 58th Birthday. Always our inspiration.
Jeanne, Aron and Sophie xxx

Mike

May 11, 2011

My colleague Ian told me about this fantastic memorial to Barbara's memory.

Her beaming smile, her true dedication, a naughty sense of humour set Barbara aside from the rest. Her determination to reach for the sky is inspirational.

I still remember, the day after she had passed, (many of us had no idea she was so ill), walking into CRC at Terminal 5 for my service to Kenya, and a skipper stopped me and told me the news. I thought my heart was going to burst.

Unlike Ian, I did have the most amazing fortune to share a flight deck with Captain Harmer - and she was one of the best. I can still hear her words of wisdom to me - another self improver who made it to the blue and white of the Speedbirds.

From all of us Barbara, who still wear the blue and silver uniform you so proudly wore yourself - we miss you, and wherever you are, I'll be looking for you above those clouds on the world's air routes.

Never forgotten.

Mike

Ian

May 11, 2011

I learned of the untimely passing of Barbara back in March at the BA Crew Reporting Centre at Terminal 5 when I returned from holiday.

The sense of shock from her former colleagues is still present today. Barbara will be remembered for her sense of humour, dedication and compassion.

I never had the pleasure of sharing a flightdeck with her, but chatted with her on numerous occasions and I will always remember her beaming smile and wonderful sense of fun.

In the next few days, when I take my Speedbird Boeing 777 into the skies, I'll look for her contrails over the Atlantic, where I am sure her heart remains along with memories of the Speedbird Concordes.

Happy Landings Barbara, and may you soar on your wings wherever you are now.

Fiona

April 25, 2011

Barbara was an inspiration to generations of women. Especially those of us within her own generation.
Thank you Barbara, may you rest in peace

Ian Butter

April 22, 2011

I was so sad to hear of Barbara's passing on Radio 4 today. As a flying Instructor at Goodwood Flying School in 1981 Barbara was the first person to risk teaching me to fly and she was sorely tried by my early attempts at regaining terra firma.
Commitment and perseverance were evident qualities and anyone who met her knew that she would achieve her objectives, with a wry smile and a laugh.

I was proud to have met her and share a brief moment in time.

..there's a reason to life! We can lift ourselves out of ignorance, we can find ourselves as creatures of excellence and intelligence and skill. We can be free! We can learn to fly! — Richard Bach

Mark Rennie

April 20, 2011

I read Barbara's obituary in another publication.
She must have been a tremendous lady & what an wonderful inspiration.
May God bless her in Heaven.

Sporting from an early age...

April 19, 2011

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April 19, 2011

Barbara and her niece Jeanne

April 19, 2011

A beautiful bridesmaid

April 19, 2011

Sisters; Carole and Barbara

April 19, 2011

April 19, 2011

A Suonio

April 18, 2011

The name of Barbara's old Dehler 34, Slender Delta, will remain unchanged as a tribute to this remarkable lady. The yacht continues in her spirit, racing in the Finnish waters with Helsinki as her home port.

On behalf of the current crew

April 18, 2011

I knew Barbara when she was a young hairdresser. She visited my home in Middleton, and I became very fond of her. She and my son fell in love and moved in to a flat in Bognor, where they spent a very happy time together. Sadly! they parted, and i was so very sorry, as she was someone I admired. She was a happy , honerable, and altogether a pleasure to know and spend time with.

I did think that she was destined for greater things than hairdressing, but her achievements surpassed anything that I could have imagined.

I wish that I had known that she had moved to Felpham. I would so have loved to meet her again.

I look back to the happy times we spent together. Little did we know that both she and my Son would pass away in St. Wilfred's Hospice

Rest in peace Barbara.

Love Jean.

Peter Downs

March 24, 2011

My dearest Aunty Barbara (or Aunty Babs as I used to call you - although I know you weren't too keen on that!). Words cannot explain how sad it is that we've lost you. It is clear from the many messages that you were much loved and a true inspiration - one thing is for sure, that will live on. Unfortunately I moved away from the Chichester area some years ago so opportunities to catch up with you were few and far between in recent times - however I will always treasure the many wonderful memories of the times we did spend together. I am truly honoured that you were a part of my family and will miss you tremendously. God bless.

arthur rayner

March 22, 2011

Quite by accident, today I learned of Barbara's death. Ironically perhaps it resulted from me visiting Croydon Airport and having lunch. I looked at various photos and the plane hanging outside in Morton Air Services colours. Upon coming home I looked up Morton on the web and discovered another female pilot had flown with them called Yvonne Sintes, I had met her years before as Yvonne Pope.
I then thought, I wonder what I'll find on Barbara Harmer. I knew she was the first and only female Concorde Pilot, I knew this from years ago, in fact there is a photo of her inside the Concorde at Brooklands Museum and I saw this last year.
I met Barbara in September 1974. Along with three other girls, I was on the intake for Air Traffic Control Assistants at Gatwick. I was Just 19 and she was a year older. We spent probably 2/3 days perhaps on an inaugural course at Gatwick, and then went down to Hurn Airport in Hampshire for an intensive 4 week course before being allocated watches at Gatwick. I was on A watch and Barbara was on C watch. I knew then that she had an intense interest in flying. I went on to train as an aerodrome controller and left Gatwick in 1977. I didn't remain in aviation, but its always been a life long interest and passion.
I became aware that Barbara had become a Concorde pilot, back in the 1990s.
Only today did I read about her ambitions from hairdresser to Concorde Captain, she had studied for A levels, etc.... her after dinner speaking....what a tremendous woman, what a tremendous inspiration to us all!
She will be missed by many, loved by many.
It was indeed a pleasure to have met her back in those distant but heady days of the 1970s.
She must be due for a biography, indeed a film, I cannot say enough about such an inspiring woman!
It is sad, but it has been a pleasure to have known her if only fleetingly.

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Aileen Egan

March 20, 2011

Barbars you inspired so many young women to reach out and achieve their dreams of flying. You generously shared your own experiences and achievements - especially as the first female Concord pilot - with us at several BWPA events. You were a joy to know and will continue to inspire generations to come. Blue Skies! Aileen Egan Surrey

Rebecca Lashley (nee Ogle)

March 13, 2011

So sorry to hear the sad news about Barbara. My thoughts are with her, her family and closest friends.

Edmund O'Leary

March 13, 2011

I had the pleasure of meeting Barbara Harmer at a special dinner celebrating the opening of the new Epsom Air Scouts headquarters many years ago. I remember Barbara as being very warm, engaging and a true inspiration to young and old alike. Barbara's contribution to world aviation will be a great loss. Rest In Peace.

March 9, 2011

Dear Barbara

You have been in my thoughts since our childhood and those happy days of coming to your house and riding horses together. I boast of being your friend at shcool. I am lost for words what you have achieved. If only you knew how close we are now. You will never be forgotten as people will be reading about you in their history books. I so treasure the memories we had together as kids. All the things I want to say but really words fail me. You are truely amazing

Bless You


Ruth Morris

Barbara Harmon

March 9, 2011

Cut down like a flower in lovely bloom
The early tenant of the tomb!
So many happy memories on SSC and 777
Such a lovely lady who inspired us all.
RIP Barbara
Rosalind Rey

Maureen Abel

March 6, 2011

I am sure that all your many friends and colleagues ex BCAL and BA were as shocked as I was at this very sad news. You were always such a professional person to fly with, yet always cheerful and fun to be with and I will always remember our great trips together. I deeply regret I never managed to accept your kind invitation to sail with you on your beloved boat but on the other hand very fortunate that our paths crossed so often during our flying careers. RIP Mo Abel (Ex CSD BCAL/BA)

Roshan, Sheila, Josie and Ben

March 5, 2011

We salute you Captain Harmer - an inspiration until the end and a friend and force not to be forgotten...

And so we raise our glasses, just as we know you would, cheers Barbara!

Clare Walker

March 4, 2011

Barbara, thank you for being such an inspiring role model. The story of a career that went from hairdressing to flying supersonic commercial aircraft will always be remembered - as will you. [On behalf of the Royal Aeronautical Society Women in Aviation and Aerospace]

Susan Buckley

March 4, 2011

What an enormous loss to everyone who knew you.
Barbara you were a lovely lady to fly with, full of fun and a true professional.
Goodnight God Bless. XXX

Lis Robinson

March 3, 2011

Always a pleasure racing on the water and a pleasure to be with off the water - you will be missed. From all the crew of Hot Rats

Gerry Street

March 3, 2011

On the 30th May 1978,after the morning shift at Gatwick ATC, Barbara asked if she could come with me on a flight I was making that afternoon, from Shoreham to Headcorn and back in a Cessna 150. Her first flight, I believe. On landing back at KA she was so full of enthusiasm . "I know what I'm going to do now, be an airline pilot" She spent just 1hr45mins in the air with me but I remember that moment as if it were yesterday. A truly remarkable young woman. God Bless you Barbara.

Denise Rattray

March 2, 2011

To a lovely lady who will be remembered in history and in our hearts. To have achieved so much and remained so unassuming is a feat in itself..RIP Barbara X

Denise Rattray

March 2, 2011

RIP Barbara..you will be remembered in history and in our hearts. To such a lovely person who achieved so much and remained so unassuming which is a feat in itself.

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