Paid to Be Safe by Morrison, Margaret

Paid to Be Safe (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781912423651)

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Format: Paperback
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Paid to Be Safe by Morrison, Margaret

Paid to Be Safe

$12.95
Paid to Be Safe by Morrison, Margaret

Paid to Be Safe

$12.95
Format: Paperback
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As the Second World War rages on for another year, the life that Susan Sandyman has lovingly created is shattered when Singapore falls to Japan. Forced to flee home to the hamlets of southern England, she can eithersuccumb to grief or find solace in war work. When a chance encounter with the elusive Air Transport Auxiliary pilots stirs a spark of excitement, Susan's decision is made.
Based on the authors' personal experiences as a medical officer and ferry pilot in the ATA, Paid to Be Safevividly captures the gruelling training and day-to-day life of female pilots. To these women, the allure of the Spitfire is more than just the freedom to fly, but an invitation to start anew. Detailing their camaraderie, bravery and romantic endeavours, this classic novel explores the depths of personal loss during conflict and the healing powers of love, family and friendship.

Author: Margaret Morrison, Pamela Tulk-Hart
ISBN-10: 1912423650
ISBN-13: 9781912423651
Publisher: Imperial War Museums
Language: English
Published: 11/23/2023
Pages: 344
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 7.70h x 5.00w x 1.40d
By Margaret Morrison
By Margaret Morrison
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MargaretMorrison(1897-1973)servedwiththe ATAasamedicalofficerduringtheSecondWorld War. She was a prolific novelist and children's author.

Pamela Tulk-Hart (1918-2010) was an ATA pilot during the Second World War. Over the course of her career, she flew 23 different types of aircraft and was involved in the ferrying of aircraft in preparation for the Normandy landings in 1944.

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