Pleasant memories

Nancy-Bird Walton, the aviation pioneer who passed away in January, was of such a positive personality and attitude that she could have been regarded as a giant among men and women.

My mother told me the circumstances of Nancy-Bird's involvement in my early life in 1980 and I met her for the first time a few days later.

As one of Nancy-Bird's earliest passengers in 1935, as a hefty three-and-a-half pound baby, Nancy-Bird displayed a keen interest in my progress.

This progress was understandably gradual, as I did not walk until I had reached the age of three-and-a-half years.

My later acquaintance with her has left me with everlasting memories of this wonderful person.

I had the pleasure of meeting her on a few occasions since learning of the circumstances of our first meeting.

I wasn't able to attend her memorial service.

However, I have very pleasant memories of her that will last forever.

Ray Bride, Woy Woy