Born To Fly
Edition: First Edition
Condition remarks:
Book: Good , ex-library
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Ex-library with usual markings
A pioneering work of aviation memoir and biography, Born to Fly chronicles the remarkable life of Nancy Bird Walton, one of Australia's most celebrated early female aviators. The narrative details her extraordinary journey from a determined young woman with a passion for flight to becoming one of the youngest licensed female pilots in the world during the 1930s. Written with warmth and quiet courage, the account illustrates the immense social and physical barriers she overcame in a field almost entirely dominated by men, painting a vivid portrait of the golden age of aviation in Australia. Her story uncovers the grit and determination required to forge a path where none existed, making it an inspiring testament to ambition, perseverance, and the enduring human desire to soar.
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Edition: First Edition
Condition remarks:
Book: Good , ex-library
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Ex-library with usual markings
A pioneering work of aviation memoir and biography, Born to Fly chronicles the remarkable life of Nancy Bird Walton, one of Australia's most celebrated early female aviators. The narrative details her extraordinary journey from a determined young woman with a passion for flight to becoming one of the youngest licensed female pilots in the world during the 1930s. Written with warmth and quiet courage, the account illustrates the immense social and physical barriers she overcame in a field almost entirely dominated by men, painting a vivid portrait of the golden age of aviation in Australia. Her story uncovers the grit and determination required to forge a path where none existed, making it an inspiring testament to ambition, perseverance, and the enduring human desire to soar.
