Australian Women Pilots
eBook - ePub

Australian Women Pilots

Amazing True Stories of Women in the Air

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eBook - ePub

Australian Women Pilots

Amazing True Stories of Women in the Air

About this book

Discover the inspiring true stories of ten Australian women who soared through the skies and defied expectations.

From pioneering outback flights to delivering Spitfires during WWII and navigating the jungles of New Guinea, Australian Women Pilots celebrates the extraordinary achievements of women in aviation. Kathy Mexted shares the feats of trailblazers like Nancy Bird Walton, Deborah Wardley, who fought for her right to fly with Ansett, and Gaby Kennard, the first Australian woman to fly solo around the world.

These courageous aviators broke barriers, challenged gender roles, and left an indelible mark on aviation history. Packed with drama, adventure, and heartfelt moments, this riveting salute will inspire readers of all ages. Perfect for those interested in aviation, Australian history, and the stories of remarkable women.

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Information

Publisher
NewSouth
Year
2020
Topic
History
eBook ISBN
9781742245065
Subtopic
Historical Biographies
Index
History

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright
  4. Contents
  5. Introduction
  6. 1 Nancy Bird Walton: A young pioneer
  7. 2 Mardi Gething: World War II ATA ferry pilot
  8. 3 Patricia Toole: Down in the New Guinea jungle
  9. 4 Gaby Kennard: Around the world solo
  10. 5 Marion McCall: Dawn to Dusk with the bishop
  11. 6 Lyn Gray: Ferry pilot with a wet footprint
  12. 7 Deborah Lawrie (Wardley): In court with Ansett
  13. 8 Georgia Maxwell: Aerial application and firebombing
  14. 9 Nicole Forrester: From Akubra to flight helmet
  15. 10 Esther Veldstra: Pilot for the Royal Flying Doctor Service
  16. Sources
  17. A Note on the Illustrations
  18. Acknowledgements

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