A blue plaque was installed at a Worcester school in honour of pioneering woman pilot Sheila Scott OBE.

RGS Worcester celebrated the installation of their third blue plaque, unveiled by the Mayor of Worcester, Councillor Louis Stephen, that marks the achievements of Sheila - who broke more than 100 aviation records.

The plaque for Sheila sits proudly alongside that of Alice Ottley, the founder of what became The Alice Ottley School where Sheila went to School. In 2007 The Alice Ottley School merged with RGS Worcester.

Born in Worcestershire in 1922, Sheila attended The Alice Ottley School between 1927 to 39 and she is known for her pioneering achievements in aviation.

Sheila was the first British pilot to fly solo around the world in 1966 and latterly in 1971 completing an epic 34,000 mile “world and a half” flight where she became the first person to fly over the North Pole in a small aircraft.

The Worcester Civic Society first approached RGS Worcester last year about their wish to recognise the incredible achievements of Sheila and the school was delighted to support the request.

Honorary secretary of The Civic Society, John Wickson, who also taught at RGS Worcester for a number of years, said: “This is an appropriate location to place a plaque in recognition of Sheila Scott, not least because her achievements have the potential to inspire inquiring pupils who will be looking at the plaque as they come in to school each day.”

Guests enjoyed a reception at the school and were welcomed by headmaster John Pitt before hearing from the mayor and then from Sheila Scott’s biographer, Judy Lomax.

Civic society members were joined by the four RGS Worcester school captains; Callum, Catherine, Callum and Izzy.

Headmaster Mr Pitt, said: “It has been a pleasure today to welcome the Mayor of Worcester and so many of the civic society for the unveiling of another blue plaque at the school.

"Sheila Scott’s aviation achievements are quite remarkable and represent so much of what we instil in our pupils today; a sense of adventure, a commitment to pursue their passions and resilience in the face of adversity.

"We are very grateful to the civic society for helping us to celebrate Sheila’s achievements in this way. The blue plaques are a testament to the rich and varied history of our school and to the many achievements of our alumni community”.

Sheila was awarded an OBE in 1968 and was the founder and first governor of the British branch of the Ninety-Nines an international organisation of women pilots, created by Amelia Earheart. Sheila died in 1988 aged just 66 from cancer but her achievements and memory live on in aviation history.