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Tracey Curtis-Taylor

Bird: Three extraordinary flights. One extraordinary woman

Bird: Three extraordinary flights. One extraordinary woman

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Tracey Curtis-Taylor is a renowned British adventurer who achieved three epic flights in a 1942 Boeing Stearman biplane. Despite facing extreme adversity, including cheating death twice and overcoming a male-dominated aviation industry, she completed her journeys and survived to tell the tale.

Format: Hardback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 30 March 2023
Publisher: Mirror Books


Tracey Curtis-Taylor, a renowned British adventurer, has achieved remarkable feats in aviation, defying societal expectations and overcoming numerous obstacles. In 1942, she embarked on three epic flights in a Boeing Stearman biplane, covering significant distances from Cape Town to Goodwood, Farnborough to Australia, and across the USA. Despite the challenges she faced, Curtis-Taylor's determination and resilience shone through.

Her journey was fraught with peril, as she narrowly escaped death twice and saved her crew from a firing squad. She also had to navigate a male-dominated aviation industry that launched a bitter campaign against her. Additionally, Curtis-Taylor's personal life was complicated by her relationship with a mysterious French spy and the shocking secret that drove her family apart.

Through her autobiography, "Bird," Curtis-Taylor shares her incredible story with honesty and breathtaking detail. She recounts her struggles, triumphs, and the unwavering support of her family and friends. "Bird" is an action-packed, inspirational tale of a woman who fulfilled her high-flying ambitions, faced numerous setbacks, and ultimately survived to tell her tale.

Curtis-Taylor's achievements have inspired countless individuals, particularly women, to pursue their dreams and break barriers in traditionally male-dominated fields. Her story serves as a testament to the power of determination, resilience, and the pursuit of one's passions.

Weight: 442g
Dimension: 144 x 226 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781915306173

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