Gail Hewlett launched her biography of Hilda Hewlett, entitled Old Bird - The Irrepressible Mrs Hewlett, at Classic Flyers on Sunday.
Hilda was born in 1864, the daughter of the vicar of an impoverished parish in South London.

She went on to make her mark on the world aviation scene and eventually have roads named after her here in Tauranga and also in Luton, England. The biography tells the fascinating story of a pioneering and unconventional woman who played an interesting part in Tauranga's history.
The author is married to Hilda's grandson, Anthony.
Old Bird - The Irrepressible Mrs Hewlett, RRP $39, is available from The Bunker Shop at Classic Flyers, through the Bunker Shop online, and at Books A Plenty.

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