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This biography examines the life of Hanna Reitsch, an extraordinary pilot who defied the restrictive gender roles of Nazi Germany to become a celebrated figure within the Third Reich. A gifted aviator with the drive of Amelia Earhart and the vision of Charles Lindbergh, Reitsch achieved international fame by setting numerous flight records in gliders before becoming a Luftwaffe test pilot. She risked her life pushing the limits of experimental technology, including the first practical helicopter and rocket-powered aircraft.
However, her professional triumphs were inextricably linked to her unwavering devotion to Adolf Hitler. As a trusted insider, she played a unique role in the Third Reich, culminating in her presence within Hitler’s bunker during the final, chaotic days of the war. Dennis Piszkiewicz provides a compelling, nuanced account of how a woman of immense talent was drawn into the orbit of evil. This engrossing narrative serves as both a gripping study of aviation history and a sobering examination of how ambition and political naivety can lead to a tragic association with a regime defined by horror.
Used (good, see images, dust jacket wear) Hardcover ISBN 0275954560
