Her great-uncle was a fighter pilot in the Second World War — but Abigail Brewer will be able to enjoy soaring through the air without any fear of violence.

Abigail, 13, is one of three Bermuda High School students who will be treated to a private flight over the island, after her tribute to her ancestor John Brewer won over the judges in an aviation-themed writing contest.

Along with Alexandra Quinn-Sierra and Olivia Taylor, she will take to the skies in a plane piloted by Heather Nicholds, a manager at St George’s-based aerial tour company Blue Sky Flights. John Brewer died in September 1939 after crashing in German enemy territory while fighting for Britain.

In her essay about him, Year 9 student Abigail wrote: “We can finally enjoy the excitement of soaring through the air without having to worry about violence or death.

“When the sky is crystal clear and fish under the water are visible, I can think about how fortunate I am to have ancestors and friends who sacrificed their lives to ensure that their families can grow up living a pleasant and safe life.”

Year 9 student Alexandra, 13, submitted a creative writing piece imagining what Bermuda must look like from above.

She wrote: “The sparkling turquoise sea stretches for miles and miles, the shadows from coral reefs pattern the sea and some palm trees sway gently in the wind.

“Rows and rows of candy-coloured houses cover the hills and people look up, smile and wave as you pass by. You smile and wave back, even though you know they cannot see you.”

Year 10 student Olivia, 14, spent a week creating a poster showcasing her artistic abilities and detailing her enjoyment of “out of the box things”.

She also included a quotation from American aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart: “Adventure is worthwhile in itself.”

Olivia told The Royal Gazette that she was inspired by the pilot’s self-determination.

“I’ve always looked up to Amelia. She didn’t listen to anyone, she just went ahead and did things,” she said.

Ms Nicholds said that the competition had proven an “inspiring” way to connect with students, adding that the winning youngsters would be “blown away” seeing Bermuda’s beauty from the plane’s perspective.

Also on the judging panel with Ms Nicholds were secondary English teachers Louise Neame, Lorraine Silvia and Martin McGovern, as well as head of school Linda Parker.