In this inspiring episode of Extraordinary Lives with Anne Diamond, your host, Anne, explores the remarkable story of the Air Transport Auxiliary (ATA), a civilian organization that contributed to Britain's success in World War II. Anne visits the RAF Museum with a local guide, delving into key artifacts and stories celebrating the courage and resilience of the ATA, whose unsung efforts helped shape the course of the war. Learn about pilots of all ages, nationalities and backgrounds—including pioneering female aviators—who flew 309,000 aircraft of 147 different types, often without radios or full instrument training.