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Reviewed on November 1, 2018 | XpressReviewsWebOnly
This meticulously researched and eminently readable saga brings to light the enormous cultural, emotional, and physical barriers that female pilots, five women in particular, encountered in the dawn of powered flight. The early 20th century was an exciting time to be a pilot. Technology was steadily developing and planes were becoming faster, though not necessarily safer. Flying races were popular, and in 1919, a chall...Log In or Sign Up to Read More