38 WASP Died in WWII, 3 Were Original WAFS

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. [...]

My 99s Conference With Daniel July 16-21, I returned to Dayton, Ohio — my home for 36 years.  A visitor this time, I was there to attend my first International Ninety-Nines conference. I took my [...]

Nancy Batson — The PT-26 Trip to Calgary Colonel Tunner had four PT-26s — PT-19s with canopies — that needed to be delivered to the Canadian RAF near Calgary, Alberta, before Easter. It was now [...]

Open Cockpit Stearman — What a Ride! WAFS Reunion … Continued from last week’s blog Nancy in her Super Cub. My hostess, Nancy Batson Crews and I discussed Dr. Jim Pittman’s offer to [...]

 With My Friend, WAFS Nancy Batson Crews “Lake Country Estates,” the sign read. A pickup with the Stars and Bars emblazoned on the side went by going toward town. I knew I was in Alabama. I [...]

1930s Flyer With 21stCentury Attitude Yours truly has introduced you to original WAFS Nancy Love, BJ Erickson,  Teresa James and Dorothy Scott through books. How would you like to meet some more [...]

Sarah and Alex Visit Covered Treasures Covered Treasures Bookstore in Monument, Colorado, was the place to be last Thursday night, June 20. Hostess(es) with the mostest, Tommie and Paula, greeted [...]

Book Signing June 20 Thursday, June 20, I return to Covered Treasures Bookstore, 105 2nd Street, in Monument, Colorado, to sign and sell my books about the women pilots who flew for the U.S. Army [...]

D-Day, June 6, 2019 — 75 years! This morning, I received a call from John Leicester of AP (Associated Press). He was calling from France where he was battened down in a hedgerow somewhere in [...]

“Here’s another sneak preview for your enjoyment,” Sarah It Was Not Love at First Sight Bob Love was five-feet, eleven-inches with sandy red hair, a broad nose, and a wry sense [...]