Meet the Fearless Women Pilots Who Took on Hitler in WWII

Fast Summary

• During World War II, 25 pioneering American women flew military aircraft for Britain after being barred from the armed forces in the U.S.
• They joined Britain’s Air Transport Auxiliary, tasked with delivering various fighter and bomber planes to Royal Air Force airfields under dangerous conditions.
• One in seven pilots tragically lost their lives due to the high-risk nature of their work.
• Famous aviatrix Jacqueline Cochran led efforts to recruit these women, later launching Women Air Force Service Pilots (WASP) in the U.S.,proving women’s aviation capabilities.
• Individual stories featured include Dorothy furey, Virginia Farr, Winnie Pierce, hazel Jane Raines, and pioneering 105-year-old Nancy Miller-each overcoming societal norms and life-threatening challenges as trailblazers in aviation history.
• Despite numerous achievements like being among the first female combat pilots or breaking barriers like Cochran’s sound barrier feat post-war-their contributions were largely overlooked by history.

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