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Magnificent Women and Flying Machines: The First 200 Years of British Women in the Sky
'Lively history of British women aviators.'Daily Mail
'Compelling stories of female pioneers whose soaring ambition achieved firsts in the field of aviation.'Britain Magazine
'This lovely book offers a welcome and enjoyable read and provides a timely testament for these unsung pioneers of aviation.' Maggie Appleton MBE, Chief Executive Officer, RAF Museum
'A real celebration of the women who defied tradition and followed their dreams into the sky. Readable and entertaining, this book is a worthy tribute to Britain's woman aviation pioneers.' Sharon Nicholson FRAeS, Chairwoman of the British Women Pilots' Association
Just eighteen months after two Frenchmen made the world's first ever flight, a fearless British woman hopped into a flimsy balloon and flew across the London sky for nearly an hour. Since then, many other remarkable British women have decided to defy traditional society and follow their dreams to get into the sky.For the first time, Magnificent Women and Flying Machines tells the stories of the pioneers who achieved real firsts in various forms of in ballooning, parachuting, gliding, airships and fixed-wing flight – right up to a trip to the International Space Station! Full of entertaining adventure, here at last is a proper record of Britain's wonderful women of the air.
'Compelling stories of female pioneers whose soaring ambition achieved firsts in the field of aviation.'Britain Magazine
'This lovely book offers a welcome and enjoyable read and provides a timely testament for these unsung pioneers of aviation.' Maggie Appleton MBE, Chief Executive Officer, RAF Museum
'A real celebration of the women who defied tradition and followed their dreams into the sky. Readable and entertaining, this book is a worthy tribute to Britain's woman aviation pioneers.' Sharon Nicholson FRAeS, Chairwoman of the British Women Pilots' Association
Just eighteen months after two Frenchmen made the world's first ever flight, a fearless British woman hopped into a flimsy balloon and flew across the London sky for nearly an hour. Since then, many other remarkable British women have decided to defy traditional society and follow their dreams to get into the sky.For the first time, Magnificent Women and Flying Machines tells the stories of the pioneers who achieved real firsts in various forms of in ballooning, parachuting, gliding, airships and fixed-wing flight – right up to a trip to the International Space Station! Full of entertaining adventure, here at last is a proper record of Britain's wonderful women of the air.
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374 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 1, 2021
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September 20, 2023
I have been dipping into the book and it is an excellent read. British Women who pioneered aviation for all the women that followed them. Sometime costing them their lives in the process.
November 27, 2021
One of my favourite books of all time! So well written and it is wonderful to look at women who were important to air based activities from 1785-2012, 40
Amazing women are listed in the book. The book shines light on women who have previously never been written about, women who are from all sorts of backgrounds who all achieved amazing things
Amazing women are listed in the book. The book shines light on women who have previously never been written about, women who are from all sorts of backgrounds who all achieved amazing things
January 23, 2022
Thoroughly enjoyed this whistle-stop tour of British female aviation pioneers. I tired a little of Smith’s habit of assuming how the subjects of her chapters were feeling at certain times, but otherwise this is an interesting and entertaining read about women who, in many cases, should be far better know for what they achieved.
April 5, 2022
Very well written book. With each chapter dedicated to a fascinating woman who pushed the boundaries.
Each step they were underestimated by the men who believed them too fragile to be able to succeed.
Well worth reading.
Each step they were underestimated by the men who believed them too fragile to be able to succeed.
Well worth reading.
September 21, 2022
I always love learning about incredible female pioneers so of course I really enjoyed this book.
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