Spitfire Women of World War II [electronic resource]
Whittell, Giles2008
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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.
Main title:
Spitfire Women of World War II [electronic resource] / Giles Whittell
Author:
Whittell, Giles, Author
Imprint:
[Place of publication not identified] : HarperCollins Publishers, 2008
Collation:
1 online resource (1 text file)
Biography/History:
Giles Whittell is a leader and feature writer on The Times, for whom he has worked as correspondent since 1993. He has written three previous books – 'Extreme Continental', 'Central Asia' and 'Lambasa County'. He lives with his wife and two sons in South London.
ISBN:
9780007287123
Language:
English
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BRN:
2308716