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Spitfire Women of World War II [Illustrated] (Hardcover)

by Giles Whittell (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 292 pages
  • Publisher: HarperPress; illustrated edition edition (17 Sep 2007)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0007235356
  • ISBN-13: 978-0007235353
  • Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 15.8 x 3.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 139,060 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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'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 '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

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5.0 out of 5 stars Rebuttal!, 6 May 2008
By Lulu 70 (London, UK) - See all my reviews
No idea what these bad reviews are about - I found the book absolutely fascinating, well-researched and engagingly written. Nothing can take away from the sheer guts these women had, and the book inadvertently gives a vivid picture of just how much death permeated everyday life during the War: colleagues, friends, loved ones - and one's self, of course - could cease to exist at any moment, frequently quite horribly. It very eloquently shows women living under such terrific strain while behaving with almost incomprehensible bravery in fulfilling their own missions.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Page-turner of a read and fascinating, 29 Aug 2008
By Art (Southampton, UK) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Spitfire Women of World War II (Paperback)
By coincidence I'd just read Diana Barnato Walker's autobiography when I came across this book. Very much enjoyed the additional insights from other pilots and also it helped that the author was also able to put things in historical context. I found the book a real "page-turner" and full of amusing stories and gossip.

I enjoyed reading it even more than I did DBW's own account and also Jeffrey Quill's and Alex Henshaw's biographies which I also read in the past few months.
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6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Very moving, 30 April 2008
By Mr. Ej Suer "History Man" (London) - See all my reviews
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I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Mr Whittell writes very well, and the book is a very moving account of a little-known story.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Unmissable for anyone interested in aviation history
This is one of the most fascinating stories I have read this year, no it's not highly technical (There are many technical Tours de Force on the Spitfire). Read more
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Thisbook is good as far as it goes but it dosnt go nearly far enough.164 women from allover the world joined theAir Transport Auxillary to fly fighters and bomers that were... Read more
Published 11 months ago by G. I. Forbes

2.0 out of 5 stars Not one for the flying enthusiast
Lots of family history and background, lots of politics, lots of the social line and back stabbing and bitching. Almost no flying. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Peter Miller

1.0 out of 5 stars Rubbish
I can't believe I wasted valuable time reading rubbish like this, I wish I'd spent the time outside in the garden instead.
Published 15 months ago by I. Lewis

1.0 out of 5 stars How do they let this kind of thing get published?
This book is terrible, simply terrible. It's poorly researched and dry as an out of date box of crackers. I have read much better books regarding WW2. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Martin Dunne

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful read.
I was aware that women pilots delivered fighter aircraft during WWll but I was never aware who they were. This book, among others I guess, is a must read. Read more
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