{"product_id":"paid-to-be-safe-9781912423651","title":"Paid to Be Safe","description":"As the Second World War rages on for another year, the life that Susan Sandyman has lovingly created is shattered when Singapore falls to Japan. Forced to flee home to the hamlets of southern England, she can eithersuccumb to grief or find solace in war work. When a chance encounter with the elusive Air Transport Auxiliary pilots stirs a spark of excitement, Susan's decision is made. \u003cbr\u003eBased on the authors' personal experiences as a medical officer and ferry pilot in the ATA, Paid to Be Safevividly captures the gruelling training and day-to-day life of female pilots. To these women, the allure of the Spitfire is more than just the freedom to fly, but an invitation to start anew. Detailing their camaraderie, bravery and romantic endeavours, this classic novel explores the depths of personal loss during conflict and the healing powers of love, family and friendship.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-15682478\"\u003eMargaret Morrison\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-15986948\"\u003ePamela Tulk-Hart\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Imperial War Museums\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/23\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 344\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.75lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.70h x 5.00w x 1.40d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781912423651\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1912423650\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-FIC\"\u003eFiction\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-FIC014050\"\u003eHistorical | 20th Century | World War II\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-FIC\"\u003eFiction\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-FIC032000\"\u003eWar \u0026amp; Military\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMargaretMorrison(1897-1973)servedwiththe ATAasamedicalofficerduringtheSecondWorld War. She was a prolific novelist and children's author. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePamela Tulk-Hart (1918-2010) was an ATA pilot during the Second World War. Over the course of her career, she flew 23 different types of aircraft and was involved in the ferrying of aircraft in preparation for the Normandy landings in 1944.","brand":"Imperial War Museums","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44691267911917,"sku":"9781912423651","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8097\/6621\/products\/img_1c28a830-db4e-4a25-b5a7-05c68aa3a535.jpg?v=1703724441","url":"https:\/\/sureshotbooks.com\/products\/paid-to-be-safe-9781912423651","provider":"SureShot Books Publishing LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}