Fabulous

This is a lovely book. The novation is really fitting and the South African accent that slowly fades away towards the end is perfect. Definitely recommend this book.

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The story of a remarkable girl in a man's world.

Would you listen to Spitfire Girl again? Why?

I'd listen to this again. The story is interesting from her childhood in South Africa right up to the post-war aircraft deliveries, told in a remarkable way by Jilly Bond.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Jackie, of course

What does Jilly Bond bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

Interesting how she interjects Jackie's South African accent into the narrative making it a more personal account of Jackie's life.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes

Any additional comments?

The final chapter and the After Word is particularly entertaining are very moving

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Come up into the clouds!

Yes! I loved this book. What a woman! A true pioneer who because of the war was able to reach her dreams to fly! This was a remarkable account well written and humorous. her life would make a great film !

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Amazing

Wonderful book that absorbs you in the world of flying. Amazingly honest and true to life. Wish I could have met you Jackie, thankfully due to trailblazers like you the sky has not been limited by my gender. Thank you. I, like you, cannot imagine doing anything else.

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What a woman!

If you could sum up Spitfire Girl in three words, what would they be?

Enthralling, understated, respect

What other book might you compare Spitfire Girl to, and why?

Spitfire Woman by Giles Whittell describes the work of all the woman aircraft ferry pilots during the second world war

Which character – as performed by Jilly Bond – was your favourite?

Jackie Sorour (Ne Moggridge)

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Amazement and respect She just got into an aircraft, sometimes with only a rudimentary knowledge of the type and flew it.

Any additional comments?

Her accounts of the ferrying of the Spitfires from Israel to Burma was the icing on the cake, so understated.

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Brilliant biography

This is an epic story of a woman ahead of her time, pursuing an incredible lifelong adventure and passion in what was then very much a man's domain. This should be made into a film if it hasn't already. What a great read!

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Fantastic

Superbly written and read; a vivid account of a fascinating life. What a great role model for women everywhere.

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Fascinating

Well narrated this is a book that everyone should read. An impressive and inspirational group of women.

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Wow

Beautiful story. What a woman!! Felt so much emotion listening to this book and felt as if I was in those spitfires with her

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Wonderful. 👌💫

Wonderfully told story, heart warming, funny, poignant, courageous, a celebration of life, and perfect narration

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