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 ...

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

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

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.

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

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 ...

LONDON (AP) — Even if the end of World War II in Europe spawned one of the most joyous ... WATCH: ‘Spitfires’ chronicles the ...