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9 mar 2010 · A few more than 1,100 young women, all civilian volunteers, flew almost every type of military aircraft — including the B-26 and B-29 bombers — as part of the WASP program.
16 lis 2012 · Britain’s women pilots of the Second World War didn’t have to wait 30 years for recognition – they received it immediately. The fliers of the 1,300-strong aircraft Air Transport Auxiliary (166 of which were women) were publically credited with helping win the Battle of Britain.
From 1942 to 1944, they ferried over 12,000 military planes, completed countless domestic missions, and flew over one million miles in service of the war. The WASPs also served their fellow American women for decades after WWII by creating a legacy of female empowerment and achievement.
5 sie 2018 · Seventy-five years ago, on August 5, 1943, a remarkable group of women stepped into roles as part of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP). Their story is one of courage, and their legacy is crucial to understanding the role of women as aviators within the United States Military.
10 sie 2018 · Reflecting on the 75 years since the founding of the WASP, these archival images provide a stark reminder of the pioneering efforts and achievements of female military aviators during World War II. Such sources allow us to critically analyze the past, the creation of the historical record, and their importance to our cultural memory.
20 maj 2020 · Let’s be clear: the Women Airforce Service Pilots of World War II proved that women could safely and adeptly fly all military aircraft. Still, it took more than 30 years of social, cultural, and legal changes to even begin to allow American women to train as military pilots.
Reflecting on the 75 years since the founding of the WASP, these archival images provide a stark reminder of the pioneering efforts and achievements of female military aviators during...
