She Soars

Download or read book She Soars written by Bridges DelPonte and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2024-09-17 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Florida has a long and unique history of being a testing ground for female pilots who broke new ground in aviation. From the early 1900s when women performed daring stunts in the air to the World War II era when they served as WASP pilots to the modern times when they flew military jets, commercial planes, and Space Shuttles, Florida hasbeen a key place for female aviator history. These stories from Florida will highlight 14 of women who made history with their flying skills;and left their mark in the Sunshine State.The remarkable journeys of these trailblazing female aviators are told in a captivating and informative manner.