Paid to be safe

Emma — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000

As the Second World War rages on for another year, thelife that Susan Sandyman has lovingly created is shatteredwhen Singapore falls to Japan. Forced to flee home to thehamlets of southern England, she can either succumbto grief or find solace in war work. When a chanceencounter with the elusive Air Transport Auxiliary pilotsstirs a spark of excitement, Susan’s decision is made.Based on the authors’ personal experiences as a medicalofficer and ferry pilot in the ATA, Paid to Be Safe vividlycaptures the gruelling training and daytoday life of femalepilots. To these women, the allure of the Spitfire is more thanjust the freedom to fly, but an invitation to start anew. Detailingtheir camaraderie, bravery and romantic endeavours, thisclassic novel explores the depths of personal loss duringconflict and the healing powers of love, family and friendship

Morrison, Margaret – The Bell Bookshop

Paid to be safe