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Balloons, parachutes, aeroplanes, gliders, airships –the extraordinary personal tales of the women who led the way in early British aviation!

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Magnificent Women and Flying Machines is a fantastic celebration of the amazing achievement of women in the air and space! All kudos to our foremothers who said “knickers” to peril and prejudice and went ahead with their ambition regardless. -- Dr Alice Bunn CEng, FRAeS, FIMechE
This lovely book offers a welcome and enjoyable read and provides a timely testament for these unsung pioneers of aviation. -- Maggie Appleton MBE
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

Magnificent Women and Flying Machines

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A Hardback by Sally Smith

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    Publisher: The History Press Ltd
    Publication Date: 01/11/2021
    ISBN13: 9780750997461, 978-0750997461
    ISBN10: 075099746X

    Description

    Book Synopsis
    Balloons, parachutes, aeroplanes, gliders, airships –the extraordinary personal tales of the women who led the way in early British aviation!

    Trade Review
    Magnificent Women and Flying Machines is a fantastic celebration of the amazing achievement of women in the air and space! All kudos to our foremothers who said “knickers” to peril and prejudice and went ahead with their ambition regardless. -- Dr Alice Bunn CEng, FRAeS, FIMechE
    This lovely book offers a welcome and enjoyable read and provides a timely testament for these unsung pioneers of aviation. -- Maggie Appleton MBE
    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

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