She Flew Bombers

Author: Jeane Slone
Publisher: Booklocker.com, Inc. (December 17, 2008)

Reviewer: Tony Lazzarini -- MWSA Former President & Reviewer

Author Jeane Slone does an outstanding job in her new novel, “She Flew Bombers.” This well written and fast paced book chronicles the history of the Women Air Force Service Pilots (WASP) through the personal experiences of fictional aviatrix, Violet Willey. This Civil Service Organization transported all types of military aircraft across country to bases so male American flyers could be freed up to do the job of winning the war. Violet’s passion for flying is documented from her first experience as a young girl going on a flight with a California barnstormer to joining the WASP and flying pursuits. Little seems to be written about this heroic group of women who through their entire existence did not achieve military status until 1977. The obstacles and biases they managed to overcome as women pilots during their service to our country are expertly put to paper by author Jeane Slone. Written with humor, emotion and accuracy, this film-worthy story will be enjoyed by anyone interested  in military and aviation history, a plain good book, or a fast read.

Tags: Fiction, World War II