The Ocean Beach Historical Society presents Margaret Francis, who worked on the decoding machines as seen in the movie “The Imitation Game,” at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 19, at Point Loma United Methodist Church, 1984 Sunset Cliffs Blvd. This program is free.
Francis, 91, is a WWII veteran of the WRENS (Women’s Royal Navy Service) in England. She worked on the decoding machines (the bombe) 10 miles from Bletchley Hall at Gayhurst Manor.
Francis, who has lived in San Diego since 1957, will talk about her experiences bringing history to life. She is an excellent storyteller remembering with vivid details some of her experiences.