"Deeply researched and thoroughly entertaining," says The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

“Becky Aikman’s deeply researched and thoroughly entertaining book “Spitfires: The American Women Who Flew in the Face of Danger during World War II” traces the triumphs and defeats, tragedies and close calls, and rivalries and bonds of these women who accepted the challenge to serve in a war-torn country for 20% less pay than male pilots … These women come to life vividly, their feats recounted through suspenseful scenes and lyrical writing … Aikman’s book is a fascinating tribute to a little-known group of women.”