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They flew for the world.

They flew for adventure.

They flew for the freedom to live ahead of their time.

The Author, Becky Aikman

Credit Elena Seibert

Author, Becky Aikman

I’ve always been drawn to adventure — at least to writing about it. I'm a journalist and author of three books, the latest, "Spitfires," is about to launch. 

What they're saying...

“A bold and soaring work of history . . . whip-smart, deeply researched, and beautifully written.”

Jonathan Eig

The winner of the Pulitzer Prize for the New York Times bestseller, 'KING: A Life'

What they're saying...

“An enthralling account of the World War II exploits of a group of audacious, hell-raising American women who risked their lives to ferry warplanes for the British. Displaying an abundance of courage and extraordinary flying skills, these female mavericks showed Allied military officials just what they were missing by barring women from flying in combat.”

Lynne Olson

New York Times bestselling author of MADAME FOURCADE'S SECRET WAR

What they're saying...

“Meticulously researched and utterly absorbing, Aikman’s Spitfires is a real nail-biter!”

Shelley Puhak

author of THE DARK QUEENS

What they're saying...

“A soaring narrative of a handful of women who wanted to choose their own path and ended up helping to change the world, Spitfires reminds readers of the obstacles that women faced-in the air and on the ground-during World War II, and what it took to overcome them. Becky Aikman puts these forgotten heroines back where they belong: in the cockpit, risking everything, to live the lives they wanted.”

Keith O'Brien

 New York Times bestselling author of FLY GIRLS and CHARLIE HUSTLE

What they're saying...

“[Aikman’s] hard-earned understanding, piercing humor, and superb writing skill make this book about grief and recovery an unexpected delight, rich with wisdom and laughter.”

Washington Post
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“Reading it literally made me feel giddy’”

Wall Street Journal
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Spitfires

They were crop dusters and debutantes, college girls and performers in flying circuses -- all of them pilots.

Preorder the book and celebrate the lives of twenty-five daring young aviators would not be denied.

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