SPITFIRES The American Women Who Flew in the Face of Danger During World War II

As the U.S. entered WWII, a group of 25 women went to England to ferry aircraft for the RAF. Laurel Lefkow ably presents the story of 9 of these women. The women came from various backgrounds and areas of the U.S. and were every bit as hard-charging, thrill seeking, and wild as their male pilot compatriots. These spitfires (nice play on words) operated the widest range of aircraft types in the most extreme conditions. Some made the ultimate sacrifice. Lefkow's narration of this fascinating history is splendid. Her voice is soft but not weak; her pacing and intonation are consistent and completely appropriate for the text. She delivers this work with confidence and is easily understood throughout. M.T.F. © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: JUNE 2025]