SPITFIRES: The American Women Who Flew in the Face of Danger During World War II
They were women from all different backgrounds, denied the opportunity to fly for their country when the U.S. entered WWII. But Great Britain, desperately fighting for survival, would let anyone transport warplanes. Thus, 25 daring young aviators bolted for England in 1942, becoming the first American women to command military aircraft. 16 pages of photos.
Format: Hardbound
Pages: 345
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Publishing status: Current
ISBN: 9781635576566
Item #: 9192131