Kate wins a scholarship to a prestigious Edgbaston school, and meets wealthy people. Robert offers her a ride in his motor car, and to take her flying. Kate's heroine is Amy Johnson, and she is ecstatic. Her parents object, and Alf attacks Robert. She is expelled, and with no job, Kate's prospects grow worse when Alf is killed and Hattie becomes unstable. Kate struggles to support them, but more disasters strike. Will her dream of flying ever come true?