Spitfires: The American Women Who Flew in the Face of Danger During World War II
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- Brand New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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- 9781635576566
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN-10
1635576563
ISBN-13
9781635576566
eBay Product ID (ePID)
7070941979
Product Key Features
Book Title
Spitfires : the American Women Who Flew in the Face of Danger During World War II
Number of Pages
368 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2025
Topic
Women, Military / World War II, Military / Aviation
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
History
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
16 Oz
Item Length
9.2 in
Item Width
6.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Reviews
"A bold and soaring work of history, one that illuminates not just the lives of these courageous women but also the shifting social dynamics of a world at war. As intimate and enthralling as a novel, this book is whip-smart, deeply researched, and beautifully written." -- Jonathan Eig, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of KING: A LIFE "A soaring narrative of a handful of women who wanted to choose their own path and ended up helping to change the world, Spitfires reminds readers of the obstacles that women faced-in the air and on the ground-during World War II, and what it took to overcome them. Becky Aikman puts these forgotten heroines back where they belong: in the cockpit, risking everything, to live the lives they wanted." -- Keith O'Brien, New York Times bestselling author of FLY GIRLS and CHARLIE HUSTLE "The astounding and little-known story of the American Atta-Girls 'dicing with death' during WWII . . . Meticulously researched and utterly absorbing, Aikman's Spitfires is a real nail-biter!" -- Shelley Puhak, author of THE DARK QUEENS "Becky Aikman's new book is a fierce, funny chronicle." -- NPR.org on OFF THE CLIFF "Reading it literally made me feel giddy." -- Wall Street Journal on OFF THE CLIFF "Aikman's book is not just a tell-all, but a tell-why . . . Off the Cliff is inspiring in the way the best speculative literature is: it shows what would be, could be, if women were allowed their own stories." -- Paste Magazine on OFF THE CLIFF "[Aikman's] hard-earned understanding, piercing humor and superb writing skill make this book ... an unexpected delight, rich with wisdom and laughter." -- Washington Post on SATURDAY NIGHT WIDOWS
Synopsis
The heart-pounding true story of the daring American women who piloted the most dangerous aircraft of World War II through the treacherous skies of Britain., "A bold and soaring work of history . . . whip-smart, deeply researched, and beautifully written." -Jonathan Eig, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of King: A Life "A soaring narrative."-Keith O'Brien, New York Times bestselling author of Fly Girls The heart-pounding true story of the daring American women who piloted the most dangerous aircraft of World War II through the treacherous skies of Britain. They were crop dusters and debutantes, college girls and performers in flying circuses-all of them trained as pilots. Because they were women, they were denied the opportunity to fly for their country when the United States entered the Second World War. But Great Britain, desperately fighting for survival, would let anyone-even Americans, even women-transport warplanes. Thus, twenty-five daring young aviators bolted for England in 1942, becoming the first American women to command military aircraft. In a faraway land, these "spitfires" lived like women decades ahead of their time. Risking their lives in one of the deadliest jobs of the war, they ferried new, barely tested fighters and bombers to air bases and returned shot-up wrecks for repair, never knowing what might go wrong until they were high in the sky. Many ferry pilots died in crashes or made spectacular saves. It was exciting, often terrifying work. The pilots broke new ground off duty as well, shocking their hosts with thoroughly modern behavior. With cinematic sweep, Becky Aikman follows the stories of nine of the women who served, drawing on unpublished diaries, letters, and records, along with her own interviews, to bring these forgotten heroines fully to life. Spitfires is a vivid, richly detailed account of war, ambition, and a group of remarkable women whose lives were as unconventional as their dreams., "A bold and soaring work of history . . . whip-smart, deeply researched, and beautifully written." --Jonathan Eig, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of King: A Life "A soaring narrative."--Keith O'Brien, New York Times bestselling author of Fly Girls The heart-pounding true story of the daring American women who piloted the most dangerous aircraft of World War II through the treacherous skies of Britain. They were crop dusters and debutantes, college girls and performers in flying circuses--all of them trained as pilots. Because they were women, they were denied the opportunity to fly for their country when the United States entered the Second World War. But Great Britain, desperately fighting for survival, would let anyone--even Americans, even women--transport warplanes. Thus, twenty-five daring young aviators bolted for England in 1942, becoming the first American women to command military aircraft. In a faraway land, these "spitfires" lived like women decades ahead of their time. Risking their lives in one of the deadliest jobs of the war, they ferried new, barely tested fighters and bombers to air bases and returned shot-up wrecks for repair, never knowing what might go wrong until they were high in the sky. Many ferry pilots died in crashes or made spectacular saves. It was exciting, often terrifying work. The pilots broke new ground off duty as well, shocking their hosts with thoroughly modern behavior. With cinematic sweep, Becky Aikman follows the stories of nine of the women who served, drawing on unpublished diaries, letters, and records, along with her own interviews, to bring these forgotten heroines fully to life. Spitfires is a vivid, richly detailed account of war, ambition, and a group of remarkable women whose lives were as unconventional as their dreams.
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