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The Flying Girls

By Olivia Spooner
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A gripping drama from the #1 bestselling author, inspired by the pioneering female pilots who served with the Air Transport Auxiliary during World War II. Initially viewed with scepticism, these women became a crucial, high-skilled, and often unsung force that ferried 309,000 aircraft—from trainers to heavy... Read More
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A gripping drama from the #1 bestselling author, inspired by the pioneering female pilots who served with the Air Transport Auxiliary during World War II.

Initially viewed with scepticism, these women became a crucial, high-skilled, and often unsung force that ferried 309,000 aircraft—from trainers to heavy bombers—from factories to Royal Air Force frontline bases, freeing up male combat pilots.

The flying conditions were often dangerous—the so-called 'Attagirls' were required to fly 'anything to anywhere', usually with no radios or navigational equipment, and in high-risk conditions.

The Flying Girls captures the bravery and determination of these remarkable women, shedding light on their vital contributions during a time of great turmoil.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781869718534

Publisher: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 November 2026

Country: New Zealand

Imprint: Moa Press

Audience: General / adult

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Weight: 300g

Pages: 352

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About the Author

Olivia Spooner is the number one bestselling author of two historical novels, The Girl from London and The Songbirds of Florence. She is also the author of two contemporary novels, A Way Back to Happy and A Bumpy Year. A former bookshop owner, Olivia is a strong advocate for the importance of books and reading. She lives in Auckland, New Zealand, with her family.

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