Silver Wings, Santiago Blue

Fascinating reading about the efforts it took for women to be recognized by the military as female pilots during WWII. The lives of Cappy, an army child with a military boyfriend; Marty a free-spirit type; and Mary Lynn with a husband in the war all seemed very real. The way the rich girl, Eden, behaved seemed far fetched except when she was with the mechanic.

Travel back in time to the exhilarating story of the first WASPS, the Woman Airforce Service Pilots, who risked their lives, their ambitions, and their dreams to help the war effort during World War II.

Determined to earn their wings in a man’s world, four young women are united by their fearless passion for flying. From the rigors of military flight to their turbulent romances with fellow officers, to their own private wars for love and respect, Janet Dailey celebrates the courage of women at war in a world where life, time, and love were never more fleeting...and never more precious.

Really enjoyed this book. Got right into the military way of life.

Back Cover Blurb:
Novel about the first WASP, the Womens Airforce Service Pilots and their efforts in WWll. This is women performing men's jobs, in a man's world. In spite of disapproval of family, friends, and lovers, four women arrive in Sweetwater, Texas determined to earn the silver wings of an Airforce pilot and the Santiago blue uniform of the WASPs.