Pauline Gower, Pioneering Leader of the Spitfire Women

By Alison Hill

Discover the untold story of Pauline Gower, the pioneering leader of the Spitfire women during WWII.

At 18, Pauline Gower gained her pilot's license and by 1931, she established the first female joyriding business with Dorothy Spicer, taking 33,000 passengers on thrilling flights. This biography unveils her journey to leading the Air Transport Auxiliary's women's section, achieving equal pay for her pilots.

Learn how Gower's determination enabled women to fly iconic aircraft like Hurricanes and Spitfires, delivering them 'Anything to Anywhere'. A life cut short at 36, her legacy as a fair, diplomatic leader endures, inspiring generations of women in aviation. Perfect for readers interested in aviation history, women's history, and inspiring biographies.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 075099682X
• ISBN13: 9780750996822
• Release Date: April 2023
• Publisher: History Press
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.8" x 8.6"