In “Spitfires” by Becky Aikman, the saga of wartime American women pilots comes vividly to life.

Banned from flying in the U.S., these 25 American women headed to Britain to help ferry military aircraft—and fascinated the ...

honors and military status — and often dealt with discrimination and sexism — the Women Airforce Service Pilots played a pivotal role during World War II, an experienced pilot contends.

NEWPORT — Newport Theatre Guild (NTG) will be presenting Decision Height by Meredith Dayna Levy, a moving tribute to the ...

Legend had it that Dorothy Furey was the daughter of a wealthy banana importer. Legend had it that her family lost a fortune ...

Deemed a "firecracker" by an activity director at the independent living facility she now calls home, Angelina Nicargi ...

The Six Triple Eight cleared a years-long backlog of mail in just three months. Eighty years later, the unit is finally getting the recognition it deserves ...

Even though they failed to receive proper recognition, benefits, honors and military status — and often dealt with ...

One of the unique examples of such cooperation was the establishment of the Alaska–Siberia Air Route (ALSIB), on which ...

Spitfires: The American Women Who Flew in the Face of Danger During World War II,” By Becky Aikman. Publisher: Bloomsbury. 368 pages. $31.99. Since President Donald Trump nominated a former ...