35 WASP and 3 WAFS Died in WWII Thirty-eight WASP perished performing their patriotic calling — flying for their country in World War II. All were young women, age 20 to early 30s — women whose futures would never be realized. Cornelia Fort, a southern gentlewoman from Tennessee, loved flying. She also was on her…
Thirty-eight WASP perished performing their patriotic calling — flying for their country in World War II. All were young women, age 20 to early 30s — women whose futures would never be realized. Cornelia Fort, a southern gentlewoman from Tennessee, loved flying. She also was on her way to becoming a proven writer. Early on,…
Nancy Love Breaks Military Barriers for Women Pilots Nancy Harkness Love broke the military gender barrier when she led 303 civilian women pilots for the Army Air Forces’ (AAF) Ferrying Division in World War II. President Harry Truman awarded her the prestigious Air Medal for her job well done. “Ferrying” means to fly the aircraft…
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