Iszi Lawrence on Diana Barnato Walker
4 Extra Debut. Iszi Lawrence chooses the Spitfire-flying record-breaking British aviator Diana Barnato Walker. With Matthew Parris. From 2023.
Broadcaster and author Iszi Lawrence chooses the aviator Diana Barnato Walker.
Coming from a privileged background, Diana used her pocket money to take flying lessons, flew bombers during the Second World War, and - aged 45 - became the first British woman to break the sound barrier.
Iszi is joined by Giles Whittell, author of Spitfire Women of World War II, and Diana’s son Barney Walker.
Presenter: Matthew Parris
Producer: Beth Sagar-Fenton
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2023.
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