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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 ...
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Women pilots in WWII faced dangers and discrimination
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.
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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 ...
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 ...
Newport Plain Talk23h
NTG presents Decision Height — A Tribute to the Women of WWII
NEWPORT — Newport Theatre Guild (NTG) will be presenting Decision Height by Meredith Dayna Levy, a moving tribute to the ...
Salem News5d
Leetonia resident shares story of WWII WASPs
Even though they failed to receive proper recognition, benefits, honors and military status — and often dealt with ...
Still riveting at 104: Costa Mesa woman, a Rosie during Word War II, feted on her milestone birthday
Deemed a "firecracker" by an activity director at the independent living facility she now calls home, Angelina Nicargi ...
New Hampshire Union Leader8d
A wild ride with the ‘Atta-Girl’ pilots who helped win World War II
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 ...