Lady Flyer

About the Book: 

Based on a true story and set against the backdrop of WWII, a young woman’s love of flying becomes an epic fight for identity and equality.

In the quiet town of Houghton, Michigan, sixteen-year-old Nancy Harkness discovers a passion that ignites her heart in ways she never expected. The arrival of barnstormer pilots brings more than just the thrill of their daring stunts; it brings the promise of adventure. Nancy vows she will be a pilot someday.

Years later, as the dark clouds of World War II gather on the horizon, Nancy’s dreams take a new and daring turn. With unwavering determination, she envisions a squadron of female pilots. Yet, her path is far from clear. The male-dominated world of aviation pushes back, determined to keep women out of the skies.

But Nancy isn’t alone in her quest for equality. Jackie Cochran, a formidable aviatrix and Nancy’s rival, has her own dreams and ambitions for women in aviation. As they both navigate the turbulent skies of a nation at war, their destinies intertwine in a story of rivalry, respect, and competition.

My Review: 

Nancy Harkness Love was a remarkable woman and an aviation pioneer of her day. I enjoyed reading the story of her love for piloting and her love of her country. These two things combined to help Mrs. Love create the Women’s Auxiliary Ferrying Squadron that tremendously aided combat pilots in WWII. Author Heather B. Moore’s research into the life of Nancy Love and other brave women showed me things I never knew about women in this capacity of the war and this organization. 

I appreciated the determination and drive that Mrs. Love had for helping the pilots receive the planes they needed for combat. She never backed down to the men who were in charge of the troops. She also never gave up in helping and seeing women fly aircraft in a male dominated field. If you like history and learning about women in WWII this is a book you will enjoy.

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions expressed are my own with no obligation to write a review.