This title explores the scope of women's activities in aviation, from the time of the Wright Brothers to the present day. After highlighting the earliest female aviators, as well as the trailblazers of the inter-war period such as Amy Johnson and Amelia Earhart, the book goes on to examine the experience of women in aviation during the Second World War, including the American Women Airforce Service Pilots and those flying with the Air Transport Auxiliary.

Includes index.

Introduction -- The early years -- The flying ladies -- 'LADY LINDY' : Amelia Earhart -- Amy, wonderful Amy -- Spitfire girls -- Acceptance gained -- Further reading -- Places to visit -- Index.