Molly Rose facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Molly Daphne Rose
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| Born | 26 November 1920 Cambridge, England
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| Died | 16 October 2016 (aged 95) Cupar, Fife, Scotland
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| Resting place | Ashes buried beside Bernard Rose in the graveyard of St Mary's Church, Bampton, Oxfordshire |
| Nationality | British |
| Spouse(s) | Bernard Rose |
| Children | Graham Bernard, Peter Gregory (Gregory Rose) and Nigel George |
| Awards | 1983 Deputy Lieutenant for Oxfordshire: 1990 OBE for Services to Oxfordshire |
Molly Daphne Rose was a brave British pilot. She flew many planes during World War II. Later, she became a magistrate in Oxfordshire, England. This meant she helped make decisions in local courts. Molly was born on 26 November 1920 and passed away on 16 October 2016, at 95 years old.
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Early Life and Learning to Fly
Molly Rose was born in Cambridge, England. Her parents were David and Maude Marshall. Her father started a big car and aviation business. Molly had many brothers and sisters. She was brought up in a busy home.
When Molly was 10, her mother passed away. Her older sister, Vi, helped look after her. Molly went to school and then to a special finishing school in Paris in 1938.
Molly loved flying. She had flown as a passenger with her brother Arthur. He had a de Havilland Gipsy Moth plane. In 1938, Molly earned her own pilot's licence. Her father suggested she become an apprentice engineer. She worked in the family business hangars. This was until she joined the Air Transport Auxiliary.
Flying for Her Country
Molly joined the Air Transport Auxiliary (ATA) on 16 September 1942. The ATA was a group of civilian pilots. They delivered aircraft from factories to airfields during World War II. This was a very important job.
Molly delivered 486 aircraft during the war. She flew 38 different types of planes. This included 276 Spitfires. These were famous fighter planes.
Life After the War
After the war, Molly married Bernard Rose. They had three sons together. Molly continued to serve her community. In 1952, she became a Justice of the Peace in Oxford. This role meant she helped with local court cases.
Molly also worked hard for charities in Oxfordshire. She helped raise money for many good causes. In 1983, she was made a Deputy Lieutenant for Oxfordshire. This is a special role that supports the Lord-Lieutenant. In 1990, she received the OBE. This award was for her great service to Oxfordshire. Molly also served as a Parish Councillor. She helped make decisions for her village, Appleton.
Later Years and Legacy
Molly and Bernard lived in Bampton, Oxfordshire, for many years. Bernard passed away in 1996. Molly died on 16 October 2016, at the age of 95.
Molly's legacy lives on. In 2018, the Molly Rose Trophy was created. It is awarded every year. It goes to the winner of the armed forces women’s rugby match. This match is held at Twickenham.
In 2020, a film company decided to turn a script about Molly into a book. It is called ATAAgirls. Also, the Molly Rose Pilot Scholarship was launched. This scholarship helps young women learn to fly. The training happens at Cambridge Aero Club. This is the same airfield where Molly learned to fly in 1938.
Molly also recorded her experiences for the Imperial War Museum. You can listen to her stories there.
Personal Life
Molly Marshall married Bernard Rose on 19 December 1939. They were married in Hove Parish Church. Bernard passed away in November 1996.
