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by benmarks
2285 days ago
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A different type of WASP than I was thinking! Another aviation-related WASP program was the essential WWII-era Women Airforce Service Pilots, which ran from 1942-44. These women "became trained pilots who tested aircraft, ferried aircraft and trained other pilots [including towing firing practice targets]. Their purpose was to free male pilots for combat roles during World War II."[0] They were recently awarded the Congressional Gold Medal and granted internment rights at Arlington. [0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Women_Airforce_Service_Pilots |
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