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The Women with Silver Wings: The Inspiring True Story of the Women Airforce Service Pilots of World War II,Used
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With the fate of the free world hanging in the balance, women pilots went aloft to serve their nation. . . . A soaring tale in which, at long last, these daring World War II pilots gain the credit they deserve.Liza Mundy, New York Times bestselling author of Code GirlsA powerful story of reinvention, community and ingenuity born out of global upheaval.NewsdayWhen the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor in December 1941, Cornelia Fort was already in the air. At twentytwo, Fort had escaped Nashvilles debutante scene for a fresh start as a flight instructor in Hawaii. She and her student were in the middle of their lesson when the bombs began to fall, and they barely made it back to ground that morning. Still, when the U.S. Army Air Forces put out a call for women pilots to aid the war effort, Fort was one of the first to respond. She became one of just over 1,100 women from across the nation to make it through the Armys rigorous selection process and earn her silver wings.The brainchild of trailblazing pilots Nancy Love and Jacqueline Cochran, the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) gave women like Fort a chance to serve their countryand to prove that women aviators were just as skilled as men. While not authorized to serve in combat, the WASP helped train male pilots for service abroad, and ferried bombers and pursuits across the country. Thirtyeight WASP would not survive the war. But even taking into account these tragic losses, Love and Cochrans social experiment seemed to be a resounding successuntil, with the tides of war turning, Congress clipped the womens wings. The program was disbanded, the women sent home. But the bonds theyd forged never failed, and over the next few decades they came together to fight for recognition as the military veterans they wereand for their place in history.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Women with Silver Wings'? A: The main theme of 'The Women with Silver Wings' is the inspiring story of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) during World War II, highlighting their contributions, struggles for recognition, and the societal challenges they faced as women in aviation.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Women with Silver Wings' is Katherine Sharp Landdeck.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on April 21, 2020.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Women with Silver Wings' have? A: The book contains 448 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of the book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers interested in military history? A: Yes, 'The Women with Silver Wings' is suitable for readers interested in military history, particularly the role of women during World War II.
- Q: Are there any notable quotes or reviews about this book? A: Yes, notable reviews include praise from Liza Mundy, who called it a 'soaring tale' of the women pilots' contributions, and Newsday, which described it as a 'powerful story of reinvention, community and ingenuity.'
- Q: What is the significance of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP)? A: The WASP were significant as they were the first women to fly military aircraft in the United States, proving that women could serve in aviation roles during a crucial time in history.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to learn about the challenges and achievements of female pilots during World War II, including their training, missions, and the eventual fight for recognition as veterans.
- Q: Is this book part of a larger series or a standalone title? A: 'The Women with Silver Wings' is a standalone title that focuses exclusively on the history and contributions of the Women Airforce Service Pilots.