She Soars: Trailblazing Female Pilots in Florida

by Bridges DelPonte

Florida has a long and unique history of being a testing ground for female pilots who broke new ground in aviation. From the early 1900s when women performed daring stunts in the air to the World War II era when they served as WASP pilots to the modern times when they flew military jets, commercial planes, and Space Shuttles, Florida hasbeen a key place for female aviator history. These stories from Florida will highlight 14 of women who made history with their flying skills;and left their mark in the Sunshine State.The remarkable journeys of these trailblazing female aviators are told in a captivating and informative manner.

223 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 17, 2024

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Reviews

[Regina Buttner · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a transplant to the Sunshine State from “up north,” SHE SOARS has me bursting with pride for the fearless and groundbreaking female aviators of my adopted state! Both entertaining and thoroughly researched, this collection of stories is sure to inspire future generations of young women who aspire to soar above the clouds.

[Nancy Green · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoy it and the fact that place were part in my backyard I saw the book in a museum bookstore and asked my library to get it they did