Roberta Cowell
Roberta Cowell | |
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Roberta Cowell in Paris, early 1950s | |
| Born | 8 April 1918 Croydon, London, England |
| Died | 11 October 2011 (aged 93) Hampton, London, England |
| Alma mater | University College London |
| Occupations | Racing driver, pilot, business owner |
| Spouse | Diana Margaret Zelma Carpenter (1941–1952; divorced) |
| Children | 2 |
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| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | Royal Air Force |
| Service years | 1942–1945 |
| Rank | Pilot officer |
| Conflicts | Second World War |
Roberta Elizabeth Marshall Cowell (8 April 1918 – 11 October 2011) was a British racing driver and Second World War fighter pilot. She was the first known British trans woman to undergo gender-affirming surgery in 1951.