Author: MOGGRIDGE, JACKIE
Title: Woman Pilot - an Amazing Story of Flying in Peace and War
Description: London: Pan Books Limited, 1959. Revised Edition. Paperback. Illustrated by De Marco. 188 pages. A revision of the 1957 first edition. Author "gained her 'A' license in South Africa at age 17 and arrived in England just before WWII. As a member of A.T.A. (Air Transport Auxilliary) she ferried more aircraft than any other pilot. As a pilot in the post-war R.A.F.V.R. she flew jets. As a civilian she ferried Spitfires from the Middle East to Burma, becoming involved in the Arab-Israeli conflict." - from back cover. Above-average wear. Covers partially detached from textblock. Inkstamps and prior owner details inside front cover and on half-title page. A worthy reading copy.; 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall; Woman Pilot - An Amazing Story of Flying in Peace and War Female Aviation A.T.A. Aircraft Ferrying WWII R.A.F.V.R. Air Transport Auxilliary A.T.A.. Fair .

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