Ann Welch, who died on Thursday aged 85, flew 150 types of glider and powered aircraft during 50 years as a dashing aviatrix; she also excelled as a gliding instructor and administrator of the sport.

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Ann Welch, who has died aged 85, was the world's best-known glider pilot. A wartime contemporary of Amy Johnson, she was a lifelong ...

A 75-YEAR-OLD motorcyclist died in an accident on his way home from gliding, an inquest has heard. A 75-YEAR-OLD motorcyclist died in an accident on his way home from gliding, an inquest has heard.

May 16, 2001 11:54: Supporters of Marie Curie Cancer Care made their dreams come true and helped raise over £3,500 for the charity, by taking to the skies and soaring over the Surrey Hills in a glider ...