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The Women with Silver Wings

Author : Katherine Sharp Landdeck
Publisher : Crown
ISBN 13 : 1524762822
Total Pages : 466 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (247 download)

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Download or read book The Women with Silver Wings written by Katherine Sharp Landdeck and published by Crown. This book was released on 2021-03-30 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “With the fate of the free world hanging in the balance, women pilots went aloft to serve their nation. . . . A soaring tale in which, at long last, these daring World War II pilots gain the credit they deserve.”—Liza Mundy, New York Times bestselling author of Code Girls “A powerful story of reinvention, community and ingenuity born out of global upheaval.”—Newsday When the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor in December 1941, Cornelia Fort was already in the air. At twenty-two, Fort had escaped Nashville’s debutante scene for a fresh start as a flight instructor in Hawaii. She and her student were in the middle of their lesson when the bombs began to fall, and they barely made it back to ground that morning. Still, when the U.S. Army Air Forces put out a call for women pilots to aid the war effort, Fort was one of the first to respond. She became one of just over 1,100 women from across the nation to make it through the Army’s rigorous selection process and earn her silver wings. The brainchild of trailblazing pilots Nancy Love and Jacqueline Cochran, the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) gave women like Fort a chance to serve their country—and to prove that women aviators were just as skilled as men. While not authorized to serve in combat, the WASP helped train male pilots for service abroad, and ferried bombers and pursuits across the country. Thirty-eight WASP would not survive the war. But even taking into account these tragic losses, Love and Cochran’s social experiment seemed to be a resounding success—until, with the tides of war turning, Congress clipped the women’s wings. The program was disbanded, the women sent home. But the bonds they’d forged never failed, and over the next few decades they came together to fight for recognition as the military veterans they were—and for their place in history.

Silver Wings, Santiago Blue

Author : Janet Dailey
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780671875152
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (751 download)

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Download or read book Silver Wings, Santiago Blue written by Janet Dailey and published by . This book was released on 2004-12-28 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: America's beloved storyteller celebrates the courage of women at war with this World-War II-set romance featuring the Women Air Force Service Pilots, who risked their lives, their ambitions, and their dreams to help the war efforts. Reissue.

Clipped Wings

Author : Molly Merryman
Publisher : NYU Press
ISBN 13 : 1479805785
Total Pages : 275 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (798 download)

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Download or read book Clipped Wings written by Molly Merryman and published by NYU Press. This book was released on 2020-09-15 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Revives the overlooked stories of pioneering women aviators, who are also featured in the forthcoming documentary film Coming Home: Fight for a Legacy During World War II, all branches of the military had women's auxiliaries. Only the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) program, however, was made up entirely of women who undertook dangerous missions more commonly associated with and desired by men. Within military hierarchies, the World War II pilot was perceived as the most dashing and desirable of servicemen. "Flyboys" were the daring elite of the United States military. More than the WACs (Army), WAVES (Navy), SPARS (Coast Guard), or Women Marines, the WASPs directly challenged these assumptions of male supremacy in wartime culture. WASPs flew the fastest fighter planes and heaviest bombers; they test-piloted experimental models and worked in the development of weapons systems. Yet the WASPs were the only women's auxiliary within the armed services of World War II that was not militarized. In Clipped Wings, Molly Merryman draws upon military documents—many of which weren’t declassified until the 1990s—congressional records, and interviews with the women who served as WASPs during World War II to trace the history of the over one thousand pilots who served their country as the first women to fly military planes. She examines the social pressures that culminated in their disbandment in 1944—even though a wartime need for their services still existed—and documents their struggles and eventual success, in 1977, to gain military status and receive veterans’ benefits. In the preface to this reissued edition, Merryman reflects on the changes in women’s aviation in the past twenty years, as NASA’s new Artemis program promises to land the first female astronaut on the moon and African American and lesbian women are among the newest pilot recruits. Updating the story of the WASPs, Merryman reveals that even in the past few years there have been more battles for them to fight and more national recognition for them to receive. At its heart, the story of the Women Airforce Service Pilots is not about war or planes; it is a story about persistence and extraordinary achievement. These accomplished women pilots did more than break the barriers of flight; they established a model for equality.

Women Aviators

Author : Karen Bush Gibson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 1613745400
Total Pages : 244 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (137 download)

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Download or read book Women Aviators written by Karen Bush Gibson and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Profiles the lives and careers of twenty-six women who were pioneers in the field of aviation.

The Female Few

Author : Jacky Hyams
Publisher : The History Press
ISBN 13 : 0752481223
Total Pages : 197 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (524 download)

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Download or read book The Female Few written by Jacky Hyams and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2012-01-01 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Through the darkest days of the Second World War, an elite group of courageous civilian women risked their lives as aerial courier pilots, flying Lancaster bombers, Spitfires and many other powerful war machines in thousands of perilous missions. The dangers these women faced were many: they flew unarmed, without radio and in some cases without instruments, in conditions where even unexpected cloud could mean disaster. In The Female Few, five of these astonishingly brave women tell their awe-inspiring tales of incredible risk, tenacity and sacrifice. Their spirit and fearlessness in the face of death still resonates down the years, and their accounts reveal a forgotten chapter in the history of the Second World War.

Silver Wings

Author : H. P. Munro
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781482023572
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (235 download)

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Download or read book Silver Wings written by H. P. Munro and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2013-10-26 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner - 2014 Golden Crown Literary Society - Historical Fiction When in 1942, twenty-five-year-old Lily Rivera is widowed, she finally feels able to step out of the shadows of an unhappy marriage. Her love of flying leads her to join the Womens Airforce Service Pilots, determined to regain her passion and spread her wings, no suspecting that she would experience more than just flying. Helen Richmond, a Hollywood stunt pilot, has never experienced a love that lifted her as high as the aircraft she flew...until she meets Lily. Both women join the W.A.S.P. program to serve their country and instead find that they are on a collision course towards each other, but can it last?

Fly Girls

Author : P. O'Connell Pearson
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1534404120
Total Pages : 213 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (344 download)

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Download or read book Fly Girls written by P. O'Connell Pearson and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2018-02-06 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A truly inspiring read.” —Booklist (starred review) “A solid account of women’s contributions as aviators during World War II.” —Kirkus Reviews In the tradition of Hidden Figures, debut author Patricia Pearson offers a beautifully written account of the remarkable but often forgotten group of female fighter pilots who answered their country’s call in its time of need during World War II. At the height of World War II, the US Army Airforce faced a desperate need for skilled pilots—but only men were allowed in military airplanes, even if the expert pilots who were training them to fly were women. Through grit and pure determination, 1,100 of these female pilots—who had to prove their worth time and time again—were finally allowed to ferry planes from factories to bases, to tow targets for live ammunition artillery training, to test repaired planes and new equipment, and more. Though the Women Airforce Service Pilots lived on military bases, trained as military pilots, wore uniforms, marched in review, and sometimes died violently in the line of duty, they were civilian employees and received less pay than men doing the same jobs and no military benefits, not even for burials. Their story is one of patriotism, the power of positive attitudes, the love of flying, and the willingness to serve others with no concern for personal gain.

The Girls Who Stepped Out of Line

Author : Mari K. Eder
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1728230934
Total Pages : 276 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (282 download)

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Download or read book The Girls Who Stepped Out of Line written by Mari K. Eder and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2021-08-03 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For fans of Radium Girls and history and WWII buffs, The Girls Who Stepped Out of Line takes you inside the lives and experiences of 15 unknown women heroes from the Greatest Generation, the women who served, fought, struggled, and made things happen during WWII—in and out of uniform, for theirs is a legacy destined to embolden generations of women to come. The Girls Who Stepped Out of Line are the heroes of the Greatest Generation that you hardly ever hear about. These women who did extraordinary things didn't expect thanks and shied away from medals and recognition. Despite their amazing accomplishments, they've gone mostly unheralded and unrewarded. No longer. These are the women of World War II who served, fought, struggled, and made things happen—in and out of uniform. Young Hilda Eisen was captured twice by the Nazis and twice escaped, going on to fight with the Resistance in Poland. Determined to survive, she and her husband later emigrated to the U.S. where they became entrepreneurs and successful business leaders. Ola Mildred Rexroat was the only Native American woman pilot to serve with the Women's Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) in World War II. She persisted against all odds—to earn her silver wings and fly, helping train other pilots and gunners. Ida and Louise Cook were British sisters and opera buffs who smuggled Jews out of Germany, often wearing their jewelry and furs, to help with their finances. They served as sponsors for refugees, and established temporary housing for immigrant families in London. Alice Marble was a grand-slam winning tennis star who found her own path to serve during the war—she was an editor with Wonder Woman comics, played tennis exhibitions for the troops, and undertook a dangerous undercover mission to expose Nazi theft. After the war she was instrumental in desegregating women's professional tennis. Others also stepped out of line—as cartographers, spies, combat nurses, and troop commanders. Retired U.S. Army Major General Mari K. Eder wrote this book because she knew their stories needed to be told—and the sooner the better. For theirs is a legacy destined to embolden generations of women to come.

WASPs

Author : Vera S. Williams
Publisher : Motorbooks
ISBN 13 : 9780879388560
Total Pages : 156 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (885 download)

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Download or read book WASPs written by Vera S. Williams and published by Motorbooks. This book was released on 1994 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: En illustreret beretning om og af kvindelige piloter i den amerikanske WASP-organisation under 2. verdenskrig.

Spitfire Women of World War Ii

Author : Giles Whittell
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
ISBN 13 : 0007235364
Total Pages : 306 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (72 download)

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Download or read book Spitfire Women of World War Ii written by Giles Whittell and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2008 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 2007. The accounts of women who flew aircrafts for the British Royal Air Force (RAF) to the frontline of World War II. The women of Air Transport Auxillary came from every continent. They were not allowed into combat, but delivered warplanes to the male pilots who would fly them into battle.

On Silver Wings

Author : Marianne Verges
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 312 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book On Silver Wings written by Marianne Verges and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THEY WERE THE WOMEN WITH THE RIGHT STUFF. They were heroic women who came from every corner of the nation and every walk of life: debutantes, teachers, businesswomen, housewives, daughters of farmers, and factory workers. Almost two thousand of them were accepted into the rigorous Army Air Force flight training program and received their wings--flying with the desert sand in their eyes, with ice on their wings, serving side by side with men flyers. Yet for all their daring and commitment, the WASPs still had to battle red tape, jealous insinuations, and political pressure. Still, they flew on, often outclassing their male counterparts in efficiency, reliability, and physical stamina. Their story rings with all the courage, romance, and adventure of the lives these extraordinary women lived. "Verges brings to life the joy these women found in flying and the dawning realization that women deserved a place in the sky." --The Dallas Morning News "Verges gives us the pride, emotion, and struggle of America's first deployment of women aviators." --Brig. Gen. Wilma L. Vaught USAF (Retired) "Inspiring." --Publishers Weekly "From the Paperback edition.

A Court of Wings and Ruin

Author : Sarah J. Maas
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 1619635208
Total Pages : 739 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (196 download)

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Download or read book A Court of Wings and Ruin written by Sarah J. Maas and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2018-05 with total page 739 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sarah J. Maas hit the New York Times SERIES list at #1 with A Court of Wings and Ruin!

Silver Wings

Author : Katsuhiko Tokunaga
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780982553916
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (539 download)

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Download or read book Silver Wings written by Katsuhiko Tokunaga and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This top quality photo monograph features the activities of the today's Croatian Air Force: The Defenders, The Fire Fighters, The Transport Element, The Training Element, Wings of Storm and ZTZ. This book features the work and action of the men and women serving and protecting Croatia. It covers not only the different aircraft in service, but also the men and women flying and maintaining it.

Winning My Wings

Author : Marion Stegeman Hodgson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781931721479
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (214 download)

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Download or read book Winning My Wings written by Marion Stegeman Hodgson and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story of how the author and other WASPs in 1943 won their wings, learning how fly any kind of plane that would free their male counterparts for combat duty overseas.

Fly Girls

Author : Keith O'Brien
Publisher : HMH Books For Young Readers
ISBN 13 : 1328618420
Total Pages : 315 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (286 download)

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Download or read book Fly Girls written by Keith O'Brien and published by HMH Books For Young Readers. This book was released on 2019 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From NPR correspondent Keith O' Brien comes this thrilling Young Readers' edition of the untold story about pioneering women, including Amelia Earhart, who fought to compete against men in the high-stakes national air races of the 1920s and 1930s--and won. In the years between World War I and World War II, airplane racing was one of the most popular sports in America. Thousands of fans flocked to multiday events, and the pilots who competed in these races were hailed as heroes. Well, the male pilots were hailed. Women who flew planes were often ridiculed by the press, and initially they weren't invited to race. Yet a group of women were determined to take to the sky--no matter what. With guts and grit, they overcame incredible odds both on the ground and in the air to pursue their dreams of flying and racing planes. Fly Girls follows the stories of five remarkable women: Florence Klingensmith, a highâe'school dropout from North Dakota; Ruth Elder, an Alabama housewife; Amelia Earhart, the most famous, but not necessarily the most skilled; Ruth Nichols, a daughter of Wall Street wealth who longed to live a life of her own; and Louise Thaden, who got her start selling coal in Wichita. Together, they fought for the chance to race against the men--and in 1936 one of them would triumph in the toughest raceof all. Complete with photographs and a glossary, Fly Girls celebrates a little-known slice of history wherein tenacious, trail-blazing women braved all obstacles to achieve greatness.

Silver Wings for Vicki

Author : Helen Wells
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 1387828053
Total Pages : 120 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (878 download)

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Download or read book Silver Wings for Vicki written by Helen Wells and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2018-05-21 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Silver Wings for Vicki is the first in a sixteen book series featuring young air-hostess sleuth Vicki Barr. Set in the days when flying was glamorous, the story follows Vicki as a trainee and her early days as a stewardess. It's old school romance in the skies with wide-eyed 'career girls' falling for dashing young pilots - and, of course, there's a crime to solve!

Flying Higher

Author : Wanda Langley
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780208025067
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (25 download)

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Download or read book Flying Higher written by Wanda Langley and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These young women loved their work and leapt at the chance to fly an array of aircraft: trainers, cargo, and fighter planes -- even the B-29 and B-36 bombers that scared off many men! They were an intrepid group of crack pilots whose service was essential at the time but was soon forgotten by the military