American Women Pilots of World War IIWomen served an important role in World War II, none more so than the Women's Air Corps. Spotlighting a unique aspect of U.S. military history, this volume tells how the corps was formed, and discusses the strong initial resistance against women fliers. Readers will be inspired by the brave experiences of Nancy Harkness Love, Jacqueline Cochran, Evelyn Sharp, Dorothy Swain Lewis, and Ann Baugartner Carl. |
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Flying for Her Country: The American and Soviet Women Military Pilots of ... Amy Goodpaster Strebe No preview available - 2007 |