Women Pilots of The Air Transport Auxiliary - Spitfire Women
During World War II, the pilots of the Air Transport Auxiliary transported planes and air crews around Britain so that the planes and the crews were in the right place at the right time to fight the war in the air. One hundred and sixty eight of these auxiliary pilots were women who came from twenty eight different countries. Their social backgrounds, physiques, learning speeds and command of the English language were different, but they all had two things in common – they loved to fly planes, including fighters and bombers, and they were determined to take part in the war effort against Hitler and Nazi Germany. It is a story about wartime Britain, but it is also a story about the emancipation of women – young women doing things women had never done before, doing them expertly, and gaining the trust, respect and admiration of men. The motto of these brave, adventurous, resourceful women was “Eager To Fly”. When amateur historian Roy Johnstone completed his career as a solicitor 12 years ago, he reconnected with his love of history. He developed a repertoire of 30 historical talks, ranging from Tudor times to modern times, and he gives these talks to groups over a wide geographical area.
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Women Pilots of The Air Transport Auxiliary - Spitfire Women