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Becky Aikman

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I write books about people who are braver than me. SPITFIRES is coming in May 2025. Also OFF THE CLIFF (Penguin Press) and SATURDAY NIGHT WIDOWS (Crown).

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.Oprah Daily loves SPITFIRES: “Aikman’s amazing account brings the 'Atta-Girls' boldly to life. If these fierce heroines don’t show up on a limited series soon, we’ll eat our hats.” oprahdaily.com/entertainment/…

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Major General Mari K. Eder Mari K. Eder knows a thing or two about daring women who are brave enough to serve their country. Her seal of approval for SPITFIRES means a lot to me.

Major General Mari K. Eder <a href="/MKStoryLife1/">Mari K. Eder</a> knows a thing or two about daring women who are brave enough to serve their country. Her seal of approval for SPITFIRES means a lot to me.
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ABOUT THE SPITFIRES: Ann Wood was president of her college class, ambitious for a career in government or business. As an American pilot in Britain during World War II, she made connections in hopes of finding postwar work that was rarely open to women at the time.

ABOUT THE SPITFIRES: Ann Wood was president of her college class, ambitious for a career in government or business. As an American pilot in Britain during World War II, she made connections in hopes of finding postwar work that was rarely open to women at the time.
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Olivia Campbell knows how to spin an exciting tale about women pioneers. I’m thrilled that she enjoyed the ride with the SPITFIRES heroines.

Olivia Campbell knows how to spin an exciting tale about women pioneers. I’m thrilled that she enjoyed the ride with the SPITFIRES heroines.
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One of my favorite authors, Keith O'Brien, wrote the enthralling New York Times bestseller FLY GIRLS, about the thrilling exploits of 1930s women risking it all in air races. I’m grateful he shared his thoughts on SPITFIRES.

One of my favorite authors, <a href="/KeithOB/">Keith O'Brien</a>, wrote the enthralling New York Times bestseller FLY GIRLS, about the thrilling exploits of 1930s women risking it all in air races. I’m grateful he shared his thoughts on SPITFIRES.
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CBS Saturday Morning features me and my book SPITFIRES tomorrow morning! The piece captures the excitement, drama and personal stories of the American women who flew for Britain during World War II.

CBS Saturday Morning features me and my book SPITFIRES tomorrow morning!

The piece captures the excitement, drama and personal stories of the American women who flew for Britain during World War II.
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Wednesday is the 80th anniversary of VE Day, marking Germany’s unconditional surrender and the end of WWII in Europe. A new book “Spitfires” tells the little-known contribution American women made to that outcome by flying combat aircraft — not for U.S. forces, which denied them

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PBS Weekend did a great report that captured the spirit of my book SPITFIRES and honored the memory of these valiant pilots.

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Is your mother a trailblazer? Aren’t they all? Then this is the perfect gift! SPITFIRES, the story of the bold, forgotten American trailblazers who flew for Britain in World War II. On sale tomorrow or pre-order now! Either way, you’ll get it in time to impress your mom!

Is your mother a trailblazer? Aren’t they all? Then this is the perfect gift! SPITFIRES, the story of the bold, forgotten American trailblazers who flew for Britain in World War II.

On sale tomorrow or pre-order now! Either way, you’ll get it in time to impress your mom!
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Becky Aikman’s enthralling SPITFIRES chronicles the lives of American women who piloted British planes during World War II, fighting for their right to a future in the skies. Bloomsbury U.S. bookpage.com/?p=214565

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American women pilots had to cross the pond to fight in World War II. In SPITFIRES, historian Becky Aikman keeps their story alive. Bloomsbury U.S. Becky Aikman bookpage.com/?p=214624 #aikman #womenpilots #books #bookpage #mayreading #readingrecs #trending #new

American women pilots had to cross the pond to fight in World War II. In SPITFIRES, historian Becky Aikman keeps their story alive.
 
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Today on the 80th anniversary of VE Day, marking the end of World War II in Europe, it’s time we honored the American women featured in SPITFIRES. They flew the biggest, fastest, scariest aircraft in Britain when they weren’t allowed to fly for the US. It’s been 80 years people!

Today on the 80th anniversary of VE Day, marking the end of World War II in Europe, it’s time we honored the American women featured in SPITFIRES. They flew the biggest, fastest, scariest aircraft in Britain when they weren’t allowed to fly for the US. It’s been 80 years people!
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I thoroughly enjoyed our discussion. You dove deeper than most interviewers about the perspectives these American women pilots had on the big moments of World War 2. Thanks.

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Peter hosts a great podcast for history lovers. I had a great time talking about the little-known story of the American women who flew for Great Britain during World War II.