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.