Spitfire Women of World War II by Giles Whittell

Spitfire Women of World War II by Giles Whittell

The story of the unsung heroines who flew the newest, fastest, aeroplanes in World War II mostly in southern England where the RAF was desperately short of pilots.

‘Thrilling…I love this kind of book’ Times

‘Some of the Air Transport Auxiliary's female pilots may have objected to being called “tough” simply because they were women – but they were as tough as nails all the same, as this superb account makes clear. They flew unarmed, without instruments, in atrocious weather, and hardly paused to grieve when their comrades started crashing into hillsides. At long last these magnificent women have the tribute they deserve.' Sir Ranulph Fiennes

‘Impeccably researched and written…and absorbing.’ Times ‘Books of the Year’

‘The strength of Whittell's book is as a collection of stories of unusual young women living colourful loves and doing skilled, resourceful, brave and risky work, which cost sixteen of them their lives.’ TLS

‘[a] most engaging book…[with] intensely human stories. Whittell tells the story with suspense, perfect context and technical detail. It is quite impossible to read Whittell's book without emotional engagement…one is all but overwhelmed by the sense of utter admiration. And of gratitude, indeed.’ Times

‘An eye–opening and at times very moving illustration of the courage and sacrifice of women who deserve to be remembered alongside their more celebrated male counterparts.’ Literary Review

‘The breadth of Whittell's research leaps of the page in telling encounters with the now–aged survivors’ The Scotsman

'Extraordinary stories of women who had little fear and minimal concern for the enormous step they were taking in banging “Good grief, it's a girl!” condescension on the head.' Good Housekeeping

Giles Whittell is a leader and feature writer on The Times, for whom he has worked as a correspondent since 1993. He has written three previous books – Extreme Continental, Central Asia and Lambada County. He lives with his wife and two sons in South London.

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ISBN 13	9780007235353
ISBN 10	0007235356
Title	Spitfire Women of World War II
Author	Giles Whittell
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	HarperCollins Publishers
Year published	2007-09-17
Number of pages	304
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