Becky Aikman
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I write books about people who are braver than me. SPITFIRES is coming in May 2025. Also OFF THE CLIFF (Penguin Press) and SATURDAY NIGHT WIDOWS (Crown).
Joined January 2013
It turns out, the first American women to fly in a war were almost completely forgotten to history. I spent four years tracking down their thrilling story. The book comes out May 6. You can pre-order now anywhere books are sold.
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Peter hosts a great podcast for history lovers. I had a great time talking about the little-known story of the American women who flew for Great Britain during World War II.
I had a great conversation with @aikman_becky about the little-known story of WWII heroism! Release Date: 8/8/25! Learn More: https://t.co/a3usEXPr9u Buy Becky's Book: https://t.co/3SAnTSayV7 Follow @_HistoryShorts
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I thoroughly enjoyed our discussion. You dove deeper than most interviewers about the perspectives these American women pilots had on the big moments of World War 2. Thanks.
I just finished recording an author discussion with @HistoryCampOff1 and @aikman_becky, the author of the book “Spitfires”, which will air on August 28. This book is fantastic and explores the lesser-known history of the “Atta-Girls,” American women pilots who flew for the RAF
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The story behind the story of SPITFIRES. Thanks for sending a copy of this Newsday Q&A, Gregg!
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Being considered a history nerd is a big step up for me. I’m so honored by this review!
You don’t need people shooting at you to be in danger. My review of Spitfires by @aikman_becky. A look at the American women pilots in Britain during World War II. Read it here: https://t.co/KN1ZAR1t76
#WWIIBooks #WASP #WomenInHistory #AviationHistory #Spitfires #WomenInWar
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The @washingtonpost loves SPITFIRES! Here's the review:
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In “Spitfires” by Becky Aikman, the saga of wartime American women pilots comes vividly to life.
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Today on the 80th anniversary of VE Day, marking the end of World War II in Europe, it’s time we honored the American women featured in SPITFIRES. They flew the biggest, fastest, scariest aircraft in Britain when they weren’t allowed to fly for the US. It’s been 80 years people!
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American women pilots had to cross the pond to fight in World War II. In SPITFIRES, historian Becky Aikman keeps their story alive. @BloomsburyPub
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Becky Aikman’s enthralling SPITFIRES chronicles the lives of American women who piloted British planes during World War II, fighting for their right to a future in the skies. @BloomsburyPub
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Becky Aikman’s enthralling Spitfires chronicles the lives of American women who piloted British planes during World War II.
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Is your mother a trailblazer? Aren’t they all? Then this is the perfect gift! SPITFIRES, the story of the bold, forgotten American trailblazers who flew for Britain in World War II. On sale tomorrow or pre-order now! Either way, you’ll get it in time to impress your mom!
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Wednesday is the 80th anniversary of VE Day, marking Germany’s unconditional surrender and the end of WWII in Europe. A new book “Spitfires” tells the little-known contribution American women made to that outcome by flying combat aircraft — not for U.S. forces, which denied them
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PBS Weekend did a great report that captured the spirit of my book SPITFIRES and honored the memory of these valiant pilots.
Wednesday is the 80th anniversary of VE Day, marking Germany’s unconditional surrender and the end of WWII in Europe. A new book “Spitfires” tells the little-known contribution American women made to that outcome by flying combat aircraft — not for U.S. forces, which denied them
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CBS Saturday Morning features me and my book SPITFIRES tomorrow morning! The piece captures the excitement, drama and personal stories of the American women who flew for Britain during World War II.
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One of my favorite authors, @KeithOB, wrote the enthralling New York Times bestseller FLY GIRLS, about the thrilling exploits of 1930s women risking it all in air races. I’m grateful he shared his thoughts on SPITFIRES.
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Olivia Campbell knows how to spin an exciting tale about women pioneers. I’m thrilled that she enjoyed the ride with the SPITFIRES heroines.
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ABOUT THE SPITFIRES: Ann Wood was president of her college class, ambitious for a career in government or business. As an American pilot in Britain during World War II, she made connections in hopes of finding postwar work that was rarely open to women at the time.
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I admire the beautifully written work of Shelley Puhak, who is kind enough to recognize my efforts in SPITFIRES.
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Major General Mari K. Eder @MKStoryLife1 knows a thing or two about daring women who are brave enough to serve their country. Her seal of approval for SPITFIRES means a lot to me.
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.@OprahDaily loves SPITFIRES: “Aikman’s amazing account brings the 'Atta-Girls' boldly to life. If these fierce heroines don’t show up on a limited series soon, we’ll eat our hats.” https://t.co/YGfksicK81
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From the under-told epic of World War IIs female fighter pilots to a witchy tale of magic and murder set in amid the Nebraskan Dust Bowl, these stories of women’s history—real and imagined—will rev...
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