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A wild ride with the ‘Atta-Girl’ pilots who helped win World War II
In “Spitfires” by Becky Aikman, the saga of wartime American women pilots comes vividly to life.
These daredevil women pilots helped beat Hitler in WWII
Banned from flying in the U.S., these 25 American women headed to Britain to help ferry military aircraft—and fascinated the ...
The Remarkable True Story of How American World War II Pilot Dorothy Furey Dazzled the British Aristocracy
Legend had it that Dorothy Furey was the daughter of a wealthy banana importer. Legend had it that her family lost a fortune ...
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Why Did Nazi Soldiers Honor RAF Pilots? The Strangest WW2 Tribute
In the middle of one of history’s deadliest wars, something unbelievable happened—RAF pilots shot down in enemy territory ...
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‘Spitfires’ chronicles the daring flights of American women pilots during WWII
Wednesday is the 80th anniversary of VE Day, marking Germany’s unconditional surrender and the end of WWII in Europe. A new ...
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100-year-old Winston-Salem man was WWII fighter pilot, helped build nonprofits
This is unreal,” he said. “I never thought I would get this far. I’m still able to maneuver around. I’ve been blessed.” ...
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WWII USAAF Pilot Gear: What They Wore to War?
During World War II, American fighter pilots relied on specialized uniforms, survival gear, and flight equipment to withstand the extreme conditions of aerial combat. But what exactly did they wear in ...