Spitfire Women of World War II

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Spitfire Women of World War II

Autobiography: historical, political and military Autobiography: adventurers and explorers True war and combat stories True stories of heroism, endurance and survival Air forces and warfare Battles and campaigns Military vehicles Second World War Aviation skills and piloting

Author: Giles Whittell

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Language: English

Published by: Harper Perennial

Published on: 4th September 2008

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 320 Kb

ISBN: 9780007287123


This is the incredible true story of a wartime sisterhood of women pilots

A group of courageous pioneers who took exceptional risks to fly Spitfires, Hurricanes and Lancasters to the frontlines of World War II.

The women pilots of Air Transport Auxiliary came from all countries and backgrounds. Although not allowed into combat, they demonstrated astonishing bravery in their supporting role: flying unarmed, without radios or instruments, and at the mercy of the weather and enemy aircraft, they delivered battle-ready planes to their male counterparts, the fighter pilots of the RAF.

The story of these remarkable women pilots – among them Amy Johnson and Lettice Curtis – is a riveting account of women in wartime, and a fitting tribute to their spirit and valour.

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