Paid to Be Safe - Paperback
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Availability:Out of StockContributor:Margaret Morrison, Pamela Tulk-HartPublish date:2023-11-23Pages:344
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Imperial War MuseumsISBN-13:9781912423651ISBN-10:1912423650UPC:9781912423651Book Category:FictionBook Subcategory:Historical, War & MilitaryBook Topic:20th CenturySize:7.70 x 5.00 x 1.40 inchesWeight:0.75Product ID:SC2KSH0FGX
As the Second World War rages on for another year, the life that Susan Sandyman has lovingly created is shattered when Singapore falls to Japan. Forced to flee home to the hamlets of southern England, she can eithersuccumb to grief or find solace in war work. When a chance encounter with the elusive Air Transport Auxiliary pilots stirs a spark of excitement, Susan's decision is made.
Based on the authors' personal experiences as a medical officer and ferry pilot in the ATA, Paid to Be Safevividly captures the gruelling training and day-to-day life of female pilots. To these women, the allure of the Spitfire is more than just the freedom to fly, but an invitation to start anew. Detailing their camaraderie, bravery and romantic endeavours, this classic novel explores the depths of personal loss during conflict and the healing powers of love, family and friendship.
Based on the authors' personal experiences as a medical officer and ferry pilot in the ATA, Paid to Be Safevividly captures the gruelling training and day-to-day life of female pilots. To these women, the allure of the Spitfire is more than just the freedom to fly, but an invitation to start anew. Detailing their camaraderie, bravery and romantic endeavours, this classic novel explores the depths of personal loss during conflict and the healing powers of love, family and friendship.
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Imperial War MuseumsISBN-13:9781912423651ISBN-10:1912423650UPC:9781912423651Book Category:FictionBook Subcategory:Historical, War & MilitaryBook Topic:20th CenturySize:7.70 x 5.00 x 1.40 inchesWeight:0.75Product ID:SC2KSH0FGX
MargaretMorrison(1897-1973)servedwiththe ATAasamedicalofficerduringtheSecondWorld War. She was a prolific novelist and children's author. Pamela Tulk-Hart (1918-2010) was an ATA pilot during the Second World War. Over the course of her career, she flew 23 different types of aircraft and was involved in the ferrying of aircraft in preparation for the Normandy landings in 1944.
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