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Paid to Be Safe

IWM Wartime Classic
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Paid to Be Safe by Pamela Tulk-Hart and Margaret Morrison explores the intricacies of personal safety in an ever-changing world. It delves into the lives of individuals who find themselves entwined in a complex web of protection, trust, and moral dilemmas. Balancing suspense with insightful observations, the narrative raises questions about the value of security and the true cost of feeling safe.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in a thrilling narrative that combines the intricacies of safety, security, and human emotions. It delves into the complexities of characters navigating their lives while being immersed in environments where safety is both a personal and professional concern. This book is likely to resonate with readers who appreciate fiction that intertwines suspense with a deep exploration of moral dilemmas.

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Paid to Be Safe

The life that Susan Sandyman has lovingly created is shattered when Singapore falls to Japan. Forced to flee home to the hamlets of southern England, she can either succumb to grief or find solace in war work. When a chance encounter with the elusive Air Transport Auxiliary pilots stirs a spark of excitement, Susan's decision is made.

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When Singapore falls to Japan's Imperial army in early 1942, the life that Susan Sandyman has lovingly created abroad is shattered. Forced to flee home to the hamlets of southern England, she can either succumb to grief or find solace in war work.

When a chance encounter with the elusive Air Transport Auxiliary pilots stirs a spark of excitement, Susan's decision is made.

Based on the authors' own experiences with the ATA, Paid to Be Safe vividly captures the gruelling training and day-to-day life of female ferry pilots. To these women, the allure of the Spitfire is more than just the freedom to fly, but an invitation to start anew.

Detailing their camaraderie, bravery, and romantic encounters, this classic novel explores the depths of personal loss during conflict and the healing powers of love, family, and friendship.

Series: Imperial War Museum Wartime Classics

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781912423651

Publisher: Imperial War Museum

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 June 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Imperial War Museum

Edition: New edition

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Weight: 0g

Pages: 432

About the Author

MargaretMorrison(1897-1973)servedwiththe ATAasamedicalofficerduringtheSecondWorld War. She was a prolific novelist and children's author.

Pamela Tulk-Hart (1918-2010) was an ATA pilot during the Second World War. Over the course of her career, she flew 23 different types of aircraft and was involved in the ferrying of aircraft in preparation for the Normandy landings in 1944.

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