Exhibit highlights World War II efforts of Women Airforce Service Pilots --article by Terri Jo Ryan Nov. 3, 2007
Waco Tribune Herald's "UNSUNG HEROES OF THE SKY" SLIDESHOW--now online.
Saturday, November 3, 2007
Thursday, November 1, 2007
Farewell to General Tibbets
The man who believed that WASP could fly anything, including the B-29, has died. Paul Tibbets passed away today, Thursday, Nov. 1, at his Columbus, Ohio home.
Because of his belief in the airworthiness of the B-29 and his faith in the training and the skill of women pilots, 2 WASP were given the opportunity to fly the B-29. Once male pilots witnessed these 2 women flying the largest 4 engine bomber in the Army Air Force arsenal, the men no longer considered it unsafe to fly.
His leadership came at such a crucial time in our nation's history. His legacy is one of courage, honor and sacrifice.
*to read a letter from B-29 pilot Harry McKeown to WASP Dora Dougherty
Because of his belief in the airworthiness of the B-29 and his faith in the training and the skill of women pilots, 2 WASP were given the opportunity to fly the B-29. Once male pilots witnessed these 2 women flying the largest 4 engine bomber in the Army Air Force arsenal, the men no longer considered it unsafe to fly.
His leadership came at such a crucial time in our nation's history. His legacy is one of courage, honor and sacrifice.
*to read a letter from B-29 pilot Harry McKeown to WASP Dora Dougherty
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Wonderful Recognition for Special WASP
WASP Scotty Gough was recently inducted into the Delaware Aviation Hall of Fame.
WASP Ola Mildred (REXY) Rexroat, the only Native American WASP, was recently inducted into the South Dakota Aviation Hall of Fame. Inducted posthumously, WASP Trainee Helen Jo Severson, one of the 38 WASP killed during her service to her country.
Congratulations to these very special ladies, who deserve our thanks for their service.
WASP Ola Mildred (REXY) Rexroat, the only Native American WASP, was recently inducted into the South Dakota Aviation Hall of Fame. Inducted posthumously, WASP Trainee Helen Jo Severson, one of the 38 WASP killed during her service to her country.
Congratulations to these very special ladies, who deserve our thanks for their service.
Sunday, October 28, 2007
FLYGIRLS EXHIBIT EXTENDED TO JAN. 22!
Mayborn extends the Flygirls of WWII exhibit!
The Mayborn Museum Complex has graciously extended the stay of Wings Across America's "FLYGIRLS OF WWII" exhibit--now on display in the Baylor Exhibit Area. For more information, visit the Mayborn online.
TEXAS AIR FIESTA HONORS THE WASP.
November 10, 2007, the Ranger Wing of the Commemorative Air Force honors WASP at their annual TEXAS AIR FIESTA--which honors ALL Veterans. Airshow is free to the public and held at the old Waco Army Air Field, where WASP were stationed during WWII.
NEW at CAFE PRESS.
GREAT DISPLAY POSTERS, calendars and cards, created to tell the story of the WASP and to inspire and motivate those who didn't know--with an extraordinary untold history. ALL proceeds help Wings Across America.
SUPPORT THIS SITE--AND HELP US CONTINUE TO SPREAD THE WORD!
The Mayborn Museum Complex has graciously extended the stay of Wings Across America's "FLYGIRLS OF WWII" exhibit--now on display in the Baylor Exhibit Area. For more information, visit the Mayborn online.
TEXAS AIR FIESTA HONORS THE WASP.
November 10, 2007, the Ranger Wing of the Commemorative Air Force honors WASP at their annual TEXAS AIR FIESTA--which honors ALL Veterans. Airshow is free to the public and held at the old Waco Army Air Field, where WASP were stationed during WWII.
NEW at CAFE PRESS.
GREAT DISPLAY POSTERS, calendars and cards, created to tell the story of the WASP and to inspire and motivate those who didn't know--with an extraordinary untold history. ALL proceeds help Wings Across America.
SUPPORT THIS SITE--AND HELP US CONTINUE TO SPREAD THE WORD!
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