Multicoloured Moth - Beverly. UK
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N 53° 50.718 W 000° 25.868
30U E 668994 N 5969369
This colourful moth named Amy commemorates Amy Johnson, a pioneering aviator who set many records and flew Gipsy Moth Planes.
Waymark Code: WM1705X
Location: Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 11/11/2022
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"Amy Johnson CBE (born 1 July 1903 – disappeared 5 January 1941) was a pioneering English pilot who was the first woman to fly solo from London to Australia.
Flying solo or with her husband, Jim Mollison, she set many long-distance records during the 1930s. She flew in the Second World War as a part of the Air Transport Auxiliary and disappeared during a ferry flight. The cause of her death has been a subject of discussion over many years."
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A Moth For Amy Public Art Project
As part of the celebrations for Hull’s year as UK City of Culture in 2017 it was decided to celebrate the life of Amy Johnson who was born in Hull.
Because of her links with Gipsy Moth planes it was decided that moth sculptures would be the basis of the project.
Some moths were bought directly by sponsors whilst the remaining 59 moths were displayed around the city of Hull from 1 July 2016 until 31 March 2017.
After being on display the moths were auctioned for charity, raising over £80,000.
This particular moth was sponsored by Bostonair who provide services to the aviation industry and it was placed in front of their building on Norwood in Beverley, together with a plaque.
A Moth for Amy
As part of the Amy Johnson Festival this unique artwork was
sponsored by Bostonair Group Ltd. to commemorate
the remarkable achievements and powerful
inspiration of Hull's pioneering aviation heroine Amy Johnson
CBE (1903 - 1941). In 1930 Amy was the first woman to fly
solo from England to Australia in her Gipsy Moth aeroplane.
Our stained glass Moth ws designed by Hull artist Laura
Beardshaw and settled here in 2016.