Description: Trailblazer in Flight by Yvonne Pope Sintes Estimated delivery 4-14 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description A warm and eloquent autobiography penned by a woman who, against all odds, managed to achieve a lifelong ambition. Publisher Description Yvonne Pope Sintes only ever wanted to fly. But in the 1950s, very few women were allowed into the male dominated world of aviation. Whilst many women were consigned to the role of house-wife, Yvonne chose a different path. Her dream was to join the ranks of the Royal Air Force, crisscrossing international skies. Despite an awareness of the pitfalls that might await her, she embarked upon her mission. Her story, told here for the first time and in her own words, is one characterised by gritty determination against the odds, a startling level of achievement and a continually modest approach to life and her own accomplishments. A career trajectory marked by such landmark achievements as becoming the first female Air Traffic Controller with the Ministry of Aviation, the first female civil airline pilot in the UK, and the first female jet airline captain in Britain are relayed in this inspiring autobiography. Bomb scares, engine failures and other perilous episodes punctuated Yvonnes experience. All are enlivened during the course of the narrative. A raft of prestigious awards including the Brabazon Cup, the International Owner and Pilots Association award for best Air Traffic Controller in Europe, the Amelia Earhart memorial Scholarship for licensed pilots to advance in aviation, the Whitney Straight Award for courage and determination in pursuit of an aviation career (awarded by Princess Anne) and the British Airline Pilots Association Award for work towards air safety - all were awarded to Yvonne during the course of a spectacular career, the details of which make for a truly inspiring and engrossing read. Yvonne has taken this opportunity to record the pitfalls and landmark successes of her career for posterity. She does so in a style that is at once both humble and immensely celebratory of a profession that has meant so much to her. AUTHOR: Yvonne flew BAC One-Elevens until her retirement to Menorca in 1980. Having returned to England in 2000, following the death of her second husband, she now lives in a retirement village in Surrey, alongside a number of ex-aviation professionals, including former pilots and airline traffic controllers. 64 b/w illustrations Author Biography Yvonne flew BAC One-Elevens until her retirement to Menorca in 1980. Having returned to England in 2000, following the death of her second husband, she now lives in a retirement village in Surrey, alongside a number of ex-aviation professionals, including former pilots and airline traffic controllers. Details ISBN 1399019600 ISBN-13 9781399019606 Title Trailblazer in Flight Author Yvonne Pope Sintes Format Paperback Year 2022 Pages 192 Publisher Pen & Sword Books Ltd GE_Item_ID:135201493; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
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Book Title: Trailblazer in Flight : Britain's First Female Jet Airline Captain
Number of Pages: 192 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Pen & Sword Books The Limited
Publication Year: 2022
Topic: Europe / Great Britain / 20th Century, General, Military / Aviation
Genre: Transportation, History
Author: Yvonne Pope Sintes
Item Length: 9.1 in
Item Width: 6.1 in
Format: Trade Paperback