Book description
Revives the overlooked stories of pioneering women aviators, who are also featured in the forthcoming documentary film Coming Home: Fight for a Legacy
During World War II, all branches of the military had women's auxiliaries. Only the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) program, however, was made up entirely of women…
Why read it?
1 author picked Clipped Wings as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
When I was researching my comparative study of women pilots in the US and UK, I discovered this gem of a book. In a sea of material praising the women in the WASP, eulogizing the head of the WASP, the glamorous Jackie Cochrane, and telling individual stories, this book stood out as the most objective historical account of the controversial US women’s pilot program.
It is neutral in tone, well-documented, and cogently written. An excellent resource for anyone interested in fact rather than legend.
From Helena's list on women in aviation in WWII.
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