Nancy Salmon
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Air Commodore Dame Nancy Marion Salmon, DBE
(2 May 1906–1999), also known by her married name, Dame Nancy Snagge, was a British women's air force leader during World War II
(http://webzoom.freewebs.com/shequality/2500%20Birthdays%20of%20Distinguished%20Living%20Women%20in%202005.doc). She was Director of the Women's Royal Air Force
from 1950–1956.
Salmon married Thomas Geoffrey Mordaunt Snagge (11 January 1902 – 17 July 1984), son of Sir Mordaunt Snagge and Gwendaline Rose Emily Colomb, in 1962. They had no children.
She was appointed Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 1955. She died in 1999.
Order of the British Empire
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V of the United Kingdom. The Order comprises five classes in civil and military divisions...
(2 May 1906–1999), also known by her married name, Dame Nancy Snagge, was a British women's air force leader during World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
(http://webzoom.freewebs.com/shequality/2500%20Birthdays%20of%20Distinguished%20Living%20Women%20in%202005.doc). She was Director of the Women's Royal Air Force
Women's Royal Air Force
The Women's Royal Air Force was a women's branch of the Royal Air Force which existed in two separate incarnations.The first WRAF was an auxiliary organization of the Royal Air Force which was founded in 1918. The original intent of the WRAF was to provide female mechanics in order to free up men...
from 1950–1956.
Salmon married Thomas Geoffrey Mordaunt Snagge (11 January 1902 – 17 July 1984), son of Sir Mordaunt Snagge and Gwendaline Rose Emily Colomb, in 1962. They had no children.
She was appointed Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 1955. She died in 1999.