She Soars
Author | : Bridges DelPonte |
Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
Total Pages | : 235 |
Release | : 2024-09-17 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781683343714 |
ISBN-13 | : 1683343719 |
Rating | : 4/5 (14 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Florida has a long and unique history of being a testing ground for female pilots who broke new ground in aviation. From the early 1900s when women performed daring stunts in the air to the World War II era when they served as WASP pilots to the modern times when they flew military jets, commercial planes, and Space Shuttles, Florida hasbeen a key place for female aviator history. These stories from Florida will highlight 14 of women who made history with their flying skills;and left their mark in the Sunshine State.The remarkable journeys of these trailblazing female aviators are told in a captivating and informative manner.