Women in Aviation
by Julian Hale
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Pub Date Sep 17 2019 | Archive Date Sep 30 2019
Osprey Publishing | Shire Publications
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Description
This title charts the history of women's involvement in aviation, exploring how American and British women donned goggles and gloves to fly through a predominantly masculine world and onwards into an age of aviation equality.
This title explores the scope of women's activities in aviation, from the time of the Wright Brothers to the present day. After highlighting the earliest female aviators, as well as the trailblazers of the inter-war period such as Amy Johnson and Amelia Earhart, the book goes on to examine the experience of women in aviation during the Second World War, including the American Women Airforce Service Pilots and those flying with the Air Transport Auxiliary. The post-war years are also covered and the title emphasizes the growth in women's participation in civil and military spheres of aviation -- by the last decades of the twentieth century, women had progressed even further, undertaking many of the jobs previously reserved for men, including space flight and combat flying. From the earliest women to obtain pilot's licenses to the female astronauts of the modern day, this is a concise introduction to the development of American and British women's roles in aviation.
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| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781784423636 |
| PRICE | $14.00 (USD) |
| PAGES | 64 |
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Featured Reviews
Richard L, Reviewer
A book that delivers what it sets out to do. (“This book is a primer on the subject”).
Nothing more nothing less.
This is an introduction to the subject of Women in Aviation. From taking to the skies in hot air balloons to going into space piloting the Space shuttle.
It has references and a shared story, regarding pilots from the U.K. and the USA.
I love this type of book as it both enables one to follow up on an interest or be presented with a new aspect on a favourite subject.
I have an interest in flying and with two daughters always tried to be aware of female pioneers and role models. This book ticks both boxes and is nothing close to a feminist rant or historical apology.
It merely charts the history of women in this field of endeavour. Focusing on standout individuals and explaining the motivations and drivers that advanced flying in general.
I remember reading about the service female pilots gave during World War II and have books still to read on that subject. This book reinforces my desire to read more which is what it sets out to do.
With some new photographs to me, illustrating this book and it’s fascinating subject this is a book that will maintain one’s interest and propel it forward.
There is a very good ‘Further Reading’ list and cleverly a ‘Places to Visit’ section.
The index is comprehensive and clear so I can not fault this book. I commend it to everyone with similar interests and those of a historical persuasion.
I feel informed and ready to broaden my reading still further. It has enlarged my knowledge and left me wanting to learn more about the women in NASA’s space programme.
Rachel F, Reviewer
Women in Aviation by Julian Hale is a great, compact overview of some of the pioneers in regards to women and aviation. From the initial female pilots to even current day, breaking into what is considered “a man’s field” has been a challenge for any capable and talented woman.
It was great to read a little about each milestone: first female pilots, first African American female pilot, women that were part of the ATA/USAAF/Spitfire Girls, to post-war and modern era.
These women were, are, role models and this generation should be thankful, and in awe, of how much these brave and talented women were able to overcome and champion their way into what should have been a rightful place and position.
While this text is shorter in length, it makes up in the fact that it is jam packed with useful and interesting information, fabulous photos depicting these amazing women, and straight to the point information that leaves the reader an interest and desire to search out for more.
Well done 5/5 stars
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