Magnificent Women and Flying Machines: The First 200 Years of British Women in the Sky

by Sally Smith

Balloons, parachutes, aeroplanes, gliders, airships -the extraordinary personal tales of the women who led the way in early British aviation!

"A fantastic celebration of the amazing achievement of women in the air and space! All kudos to our foremothers who said 'knickers' to peril and prejudice and went ahead with their ambition regardless." --Dr Alice Bunn CEng, FRAeS, FIMechE, Former International Director at the UK Space Agency

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1803991542
• ISBN13: 9781803991542
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: History Press
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.3" x 7.8"