Top-class pilots were crucial to the survival of Great Britain during the dark days of the Blitz, & playing a vital role in fending off the German attack was the women's section of the Air Transport Auxiliary, a close & dedicated circle of female pilots. In the midst of events that would shape history, these women risked their lives to ferry aircraft day & night from factory to the arena of war, & lasting friendships were born. Together, Edith Allam & her fellow pilots faced Nazi terror, class prejudice, & the forbidden romances of wartime
- yet their remarkable strength carried them through. Spitfire Girls evokes all the drama of this extraordinary period of history, & is a tribute to the heroism of these brave women, without whom the Battle of Britain might never have been won. Truly inspirational, it is a tale of adventure, courage & the relationships that define all of our lives.
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This is the story of how RJ Mitchell's design for a single-engined fighter became the legend that is the Spitfire. Earning both admiration & gratitude for its exploits in the Battle of Britain, this amazing aeroplane went on to become a versatile & adaptable asset that earned it the accolade of being the best fighter aircraft of WW2. ...

Written in 1940 in the heat of battle when the RAF stood alone against the might of Hitler's Third Reich, this work presents a personal account of one of the fiercest & most idealised air conflicts
- the Battle of Britain
- seen through the eyes of a pilot of the famous 609 Squadron, which shot down over 100 planes in that epic contest.

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Books History Books The story of the unsung heroines who flew the newest, fastest, aeroplanes in World War II – mostly in southern England where the RAF was desperately short of pilots. Why would the well-bred daughter of a New England factory-owner brave the U-boat blockades of the North Atlantic in the bitter winter of 1941? What made a South African diamond heiress give up her life of house parties & London balls to spend the war in a freezing barracks on the Solent? & why did young Margaret Frost start lying to her father during the Battle of Britain? They – & scores of other women – weren't allowed to fly in combat, but what they did was nearly as dangerous. Unarmed & without instruments or radios, they delivered planes for the Air Transport Auxiliary to the RAF bases from which male pilots flew into battle. At the mercy of the weather & any long-range enemy aircraft that pounced on them, fifteen of these women died, among them Amy Johnson, Britain's most famous flyer. But the survivors shared four unrepeatable years of life, adrenaline & love. The story of this 'tough bunch of babes' (in the words of one of them) has never been told properly before. The author has travelled to four continents to interview all the surviving women pilots, who came not just from the shires of Engl&, but also from the U.S.A, Chile, Australia, Poland & Argentina. Paid £ 6 a week, they flew up to 16 hours a day in 140 different types of aircraft, though most of them liked Spitfires the best. Product Information:  •†ISBN:† 9780008490607 •†Author:†  Giles Whittell •†Publisher:†  Harper Press •†Format:†  Paperback •†Pages:† 304 •†Dimensions:† 12.9 x 2.2 x 19.8 cm ...

Updated edition to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain.

It is difficult to overestimate the

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She's just got her first swimming badge & today she's going to swim in the grown-ups' pool!







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Have endless water-filled fun with this fantastic Splash & Play George!

This plush features classic Peppa Pig George

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Have endless water-filled fun with this fantastic Splash & Play Peppa!

This plush features classic Peppa Pig design

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Toys & Games Paddling Pools Protect your little ones from the sun as they splash their way through summer with this Splash Mania Shaded Pool. This durable & compact swimming pool comes in an assortment of animal designs that will entertain young children. Perfect for cooling off on a hot summer's day. Product Information: • Splash Mania Shaded Pool • Design: Assorted • Age: 2+ • Measures: 70 x 50 cm Please note: Colours & designs may vary, only one supplied.   ...