The Flying Girls
Will be published approx. on 3. November 2026
352 pages
E-Book
978-1-86971-854-1 (ISBN)
Description
A gripping drama from the #1 bestselling author, inspired by the pioneering female pilots who served with the Air Transport Auxiliary during World War II.
Initially viewed with scepticism, these women became a crucial, high-skilled, and often unsung force that ferried 309,000 aircraft - from trainers to heavy bombers - from factories to Royal Air Force frontline bases, freeing up male combat pilots.
The flying conditions were often dangerous - the so-called 'Attagirls' were required to fly 'anything to anywhere', usually with no radios or navigational equipment, and in high-risk conditions.
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Olivia Spooner is the number one bestselling author of two historical novels, The Girl from London and The Songbirds of Florence. She is also the author of two contemporary novels, A Way Back to Happy and A Bumpy Year. A former bookshop owner, Olivia is a strong advocate for the importance of books and reading. She lives in Auckland, New Zealand, with her family.
