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Let's Make a Race Of It! - by  Sarah Byrn Rickman (Paperback) - 1 of 1

Let's Make a Race Of It! - by Sarah Byrn Rickman (Paperback)

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  • The Riveting Story of a Legendary All-Woman Air Race It's 1947, and World War II is over.
  • Author(s): Sarah Byrn Rickman
  • 358 Pages
  • Transportation, Aviation

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Let's Make a Race Of It! is the riveting story of a legendary all-woman air race, affectionately called The Powder Puff Derby. The All-Woman Transcontinental Air Race (AWTAR) was held from 1947 to 1977.



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The Riveting Story of a Legendary All-Woman Air Race

It's 1947, and World War II is over. General aviation is still in its infancy, airports are few and far between, and navigation aids are primitive. Most general aviation airplanes are slow, two-seat trainers, and few have radios. Yet women pilots-including those who had so capably supported the US war effort as WASP (Women's Airforce Service Pilots)-are eager to fly, despite the rudimentary conditions. When an opportunity arises for a cross-country flight among members of The Ninety-Nines, one of the pilots declares, "Let's make a race of it!"

That 1947 race kicked off the All-Woman Transcontinental Air Race (AWTAR), affectionately dubbed the Powder Puff Derby. As the race grew over the years, women pilots from all walks of life eagerly competed for top prizes. Follow the story of the AWTAR and the pilots' challenges and triumphs as they flew through thirty history-making years of this legendary air race.

Dimensions (Overall): 9.0 Inches (H) x 6.0 Inches (W) x .74 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.05 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 358
Genre: Transportation
Sub-Genre: Aviation
Publisher: Ninety-Nines, Inc. Amelia Earhart Memorial Scholarship Fund Research Scholar Grant.
Theme: History
Format: Paperback
Author: Sarah Byrn Rickman
Language: English
Street Date: June 10, 2026
TCIN: 1012835723
UPC: 9798234032232
Item Number (DPCI): 247-57-9558
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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