Spitfire Women of World War II

Title: Spitfire Women of World War II
ISBN: 9780007235360
Author: Giles Whittell
Rating: ⭐ 3.92 (54 ratings, reviews)

This is the incredible story of an exclusive wartime sisterhood: a group of courageous, indididual, gifted women who, in exceptionally dangerous circumstances, flews Spitfires, Hurricanes and Lancasters to the frontline in World War II.The women of the Air Transport Auxiliary (ATA) came from every continent and every background but all were astonishingly brave. Although not allowed into combat, they provided a vital link for the RAF, and flew unarmed, without radios or instruments, at the mercy of the weather and long-range enemy aircraft, to deliver planes to the male pilots who would fly them into battle.Wearing together accounts from the survivors of this pioneering crew, 'Spitfire Women' is a riveting account of the risks these pilots took and a fitting tribute to their revolutionary spirit, and tremendous courage.