Australian Women Pilots

Amazing True Stories of Women in the Air

Kathy Mexted

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New South Books
01 November 2020

History; Australasian & Pacific history; Aviation skills & piloting

There's a lot of aeroplanes and aviators down in that water. Thank God I'm not one of them.

From pioneering and outback flights to delivering Spitfires or tackling the jungles of New Guinea,Australian Women Pilotstells of ten Australians with extraordinary stories.

Women have been flying since the early days of aviation but, with a few notable exceptions, they have rarely been visible or well known. Kathy Mexted shares the feats of trailblazers like Nancy Bird Walton, Deborah Wardley, who was told by Ansett that women couldn't be pilots, and Gaby Kennard, the first Australian woman to fly solo around the world. Others are perhaps less known, but as pilots involved with the Royal Flying Doctor Service, Britain's Air Transport Auxiliary, the RAAF, aerial agriculture or long-range ferrying, their stories are just as extraordinary.

Packed with drama, adventure and sometimes heartbreak, this riveting book is a salute to those women who refused to keep their feet on the ground.

'Pass this book onto a young woman, who has a dream, and inspire her to take action in whatever direction she chooses...who knows where she can end up.'- Matt Hall, Red Bull Air Race World Champion

'Like most of these pilots, I was often away from home, working mostly with men, and figuring out how I fitted into it all. In my 30-year music career, I've had many girls approach me to tell me that they picked up a bass after seeing me play. I hope that by reading this book, young women will see what they can be.'- Janet English, Bass Guitarist of Spiderbait

'Australian Women Pilotsis likely to become a classic of Australian aviation literature.' - Steve Hitchen, Editor,Australian Flying

'Impeccably researched and penned with journalistic flair ...

Australian Women Pilotsis a valuable read for historians of this nation, as well as for a general readership.'-Australian Book Review

By: Kathy Mexted
Imprint: New South Books
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 153mm,
ISBN: 9781742236971
ISBN 10: 1742236979
Pages: 272
Publication Date: 01 November 2020
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Australian Women Pilots: Amazing True Stories of Women in the Air

'Like most of these pilots, I was often away from home, working mostly with men, and figuring out how I fitted into it all. In my 30-year music career, I've had many girls approach me to tell me that they picked up a bass after seeing me play. I hope that by reading this book, young women will see what they can be.' --Janet English, Bass Guitarist of Spiderbait 'Pass this book onto a young woman, who has a dream, and inspire her to take action in whatever direction she chooses...who knows where she can end up.' --Matt Hall, Red Bull Air Race World Champion 'Australian Women Pilots is likely to become a classic of Australian aviation literature.' --Steve Hitchen, Editor, Australian Pilot