TY - BOOK AU - Jessen, Gene Nora. TI - The Powder Puff Derby of 1929: the first all women's transcontinental air race SN - 1570717699 AV - GV 759.2.P74 .J495 2002 PY - 2002/// CY - Naperville, Ill. PB - Sourcebooks KW - Women air pilots KW - United States N1 - Includes bibliographical references (p. [293]-294) and index N2 - A thrilling narrative, this is the unforgettable true story of the 1929 air race that legitimized female pilots. Jessen tells the stories of the first women pilots, gutsy and colorful adventurers who fought for the right to become part of the male-dominated world of aviation. Photos. www.alibris.com ER -