Jadwiga Piłsudska
Jadwiga Piłsudska-Jaraczewska (Polish: [jadˈviɡa piwˈsutska jaraˈt͡ʂɛfska]; 28 February 1920 – 16 November 2014) was a Polish pilot who served in the Air Transport Auxiliary during the Second World War. She was one of two daughters of Józef Piłsudski.
Jadwiga Piłsudska | |
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| Born | 28 February 1920 Warsaw, Poland |
| Died | 16 November 2014 (aged 94) Warsaw, Poland |
| Nationality | Polish |
| Other names | Jadwiga Jaraczewska |
| Education | Wanda Szachtmajer Female High School |
| Alma mater | Newnham College, Cambridge Polish University Abroad |
| Occupation | architect |
| Employer | Office of Urban Planning (London County Council) |
| Spouse | Andrzej Jaraczewski |
| Children | Krzysztof Józef Jaraczeski Joanna Maria Onyszkiewicz |
| Parent(s) | Józef Piłsudski (father) Aleksandra Szczerbińska (mother) |
| Relatives | Bronisław Piłsudski (Uncle) Wanda Piłsudska (sister) |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | Poland United Kingdom |
| Service/ | Polish Air Forces RAF: Air Transport Auxiliary |
| Years of service | 1942-1944 |
| Rank | Second Officer (Flying Officer) |
| Unit | 1st Ferry Pool, White Waltham |
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