Wally Funk's Race for Space: The Extraordinary Story of a Female Aviation Pioneer (Saqi01 05/08/19) Sue Nelson Summary As seen in the major Netflix documentary 'Mercury 13' A Daily Mail Book of the Week In 1961, Wally Funk was the youngest of thirteen American female pilots in the Woman in Space programme. As seen in the major Netflix documentary 'Mercury 13' A Daily Mail Book of the Week In 1961, Wally Funk was the youngest of thirteen American female pilots in the Woman in Space programme. Her mission was to become one of the first women astronauts. But a combination of politics and prejudice meant the programme was abruptly cancelled. Neither Wally nor the other pilots ever made it into space. Now approaching eighty, Wally is joined by fellow space enthusiast Sue Nelson as she races to make her giant leap before it's too late. They travel across the United States and Europe - taking in NASA's mission control in Houston and Spaceport America in New Mexico, where Wally's ride into space awaits - meeting with female astronauts and trailblazers along the way. Touching on the Space Race and women's achievements in aviation, this is the remarkable story of a courageous pioneer who could have been the first woman in space. Perfect for fans of Biography & Autobiography, Space. Highlights Easy to enjoy: 272 pages · Paperback By Sue Nelson Details ISBN: 9781908906380 Author: Sue Nelson Format: Paperback Pages: 272 Language: English Publication date: 20 June 2019 Condition: New Rating: 5.00 (1 reviews) About the author Sue Nelson Reviews Average rating: 5.00/5 · 1 review
