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Foreword by

Trish Beckman

 

Publisher

Praeger Security International

 

Publication Date

August 30, 2007

 

ISBN

0275994341

 

Praise for Flying for Her Country:

The American and Soviet Women Military Pilots of World War II

 

“Meticulously researched, well-written, and convincingly argued and documented … Amy Goodpaster Strebe’s book is excellent … One hopes that she will now turn her considerable talent to exploring further the subject of women in aerospace.”

 

— Richard P. Hallion, former U.S. Air Force Historian and 2007-2008 Verville Fellow at the National Air and Space Museum, Air & Space magazine review, Feb/March 2008

 

“I really enjoyed the book. It tells the true story of how women were involved in aviation during the war.”

 

 — General Chuck Yeager

 

“Before reading Flying for Her Country … I never imagined that the Russian women military pilots of WWII had the same values (honor, integrity, courage, commitment, faith, patriotism, service and sacrifice) as America’s WWII women pilots. This fascinating book portrays a significant chapter in history that is not found in most history books. It is educational, motivational and inspirational as it chronicles the history of how these young women military pilots proved that, no matter the challenge, no matter your nationality, and no matter how difficult the mission, you can do anything, if it’s the right thing to do and you put your mind to it.”

 

— Deanie Bishop Parrish, WASP (44-W-4)

Associate Director, Wings Across America

 

“Amy Goodpaster Strebe has done an outstanding job researching and writing about the invaluable contributions made by women pilots in the Second World War. As pioneers in military aviation, the WASP proved to the world that they were indeed capable of flying both fighter and bomber aircraft. In the case of the Soviet women aviators who saw combat along the Eastern Front, their indomitable spirit and heroism in battle have made them legendary. A book depicting the combined achievements of these intrepid military airwomen is long over due. I highly recommend it.”

 

— Dr. Peggy Chabrian

President and Founder, Women in Aviation, International

 

“Strebe’s book offers a beautifully written, well-researched account of a little known but fascinating aspect of World War II. Her story of these women aviators in the U.S. and USSR is both dramatic and moving. Their courage is truly remarkable. Equally amazing is the way they were treated by their respective governments because of their gender. Strebe’s book is not to be missed by anyone interested in women’s history and military history.”

 

— Mary Pickering, Ph.D.

Professor of History, San Jose State University

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