Yankee Doodle Gals: Women Pilots of World War II

Yankee Doodle Gals: Women Pilots of World War II

Here is a new UPDATED version of this popular book that tells the fascinating story of the first women to fly U.S. military aircraftâ€”the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs) of World War II. First published a dozen years ago,Â Yankee Doodle GalsÂ has now been updated to add new photos and text about the crowning honor the WASP pilots received just three years ago: the Congressional Gold Medal.
These additions, along with an updated Bibliography and Resources section, letÂ Yankee Doodle GalsÂ now cover the full span of the WASPsâ€™ inspiring story. Although these pioneers were never allowed to fly in combat, they flew in many essential wartime missionsâ€”some that male pilots didnâ€™t even want to take on.

Through firsthand accounts, these women share their experiences as they test-fly newly repaired aircraft, drag banners behind their planes so male trainees can practice shooting moving targets with live ammunition (!), and ferry all kinds of aircraft from factories to military bases. Their courage, determination, and lively camaraderie make every page inspiring and surprising.

Yankee Doodle GalsÂ will give todayâ€™s young people a new look at World War II and show them just how dramatically society has changed since then.
Country USA
Brand National Geographic
Manufacturer National Geographic Children's Books
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber FBA-|301856
Model FBA-|301856
ReleaseDate 2001-09-01
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780792282167

Country	USA
Brand	National Geographic
Manufacturer	National Geographic Children's Books
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	FBA-\|301856
Model	FBA-\|301856
ReleaseDate	2001-09-01
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780792282167

Yankee Doodle Gals: Women Pilots of World War II

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