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Author:
Merry, Lois K., 1947-
Title:
Women military pilots of World War II : a history with biographies of American, British, Russian and German aviators / Lois K. Merry.
Publisher:
McFarland & Co.,
Copyright Date:
c2011
Description:
viii, 212 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subject:
World War, 1939-1945--Aerial operations.
World War, 1939-1945--Participation, Female.
Women air pilots--History--20th century.
Women air pilots--Biography.
Air pilots, Military--History--20th century.
Air pilots, Military--Biography.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 205-208) and index.
Summary:
"These pilots ferried aircraft, flew targets for ground artillery practice, tested airplanes and equipment, and many of them flew in combat. Topics covered include the training of female pilots, how female flight units were developed and structured, the hazards of conflict, and how these women reintegrated into civilian life following the war"--Provided by publisher.
ISBN:
078644441X (softcover : alk. paper)
9780786444410 (softcover : alk. paper)
OCLC:
(OCoLC)663822376
LCCN:
2010038427
Locations:
USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)
PRAX771 -- Cowles Library (Des Moines)
LAPH975 -- Sioux City Public Library (Sioux City)

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