Take The WASP Legacy to New Heights!
This Giving Tuesday, you have the opportunity to help honor the brave women of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) by supporting The Official National WASP WWII Museum.
Your generous donation will directly contribute to preserving the stories and legacies of these extraordinary women who served during World War II. But that’s not all — we also need your help to ensure that our team can continue sharing their stories with future generations.
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WASP Tales | Avenger Blog Post
‘P’ is for Pursuit | The WASP who ferried the hottest fighters of the day
Click below to read more about the history of the ‘Pursuits’
Written by Julia Lauria-Blum
WASP Tales | Avenger Blog Post
Aline ‘Pat’ Rhonie | Pilot, Artist, WAFS Original
Click below to read more about the history and life of Aline ‘Pat’ RhonieII.
Written by Julia Lauria-BlumTHIS DAY
IN HISTORY:
December 9
WASP Dorothy Ellen Ebersbach, 43-5, is born in 1914
WASP Lillian M. Glezen Wray, 44-9, is born in 1913
WASP Ellen A. Howard Graff, 44-10, is born in 1912
WASP in the Spotlight
Avenger Blog
Wings Across History by Frederick Beseler
The American civil war ended nearly four-score years before the Women Air Force Service Pilots came into existence. So what does the American civil war have to do with the
Class 43-W-1 at Houston Municipal Airport by Julia Lauria-Blum
In November of 1942, twenty-eight of the 29 women accepted into the 319th Women’s Flying Training Detachment (WFTD) reported at dawn for training at Houston Municipal Airport in Houston, Texas.
Celebrating Christmas at the Jolly Jamboree
Thank you to all the families who came to celebrate Christmas at the WASP Museum on Saturday, December 10th. You made this Jolly Jamboree so special! We enjoyed every one
Part II: WASP On Duty | The Training Command by Julia Lauria-Blum
By the end of their service in December 1944, the WASP assigned to the Air Transport Command (ATC) flew 12,650 ferrying missions, equating to 9,224,000 miles flown in operation. But
The Winter 2022 Newsletter is here!
Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays! Keep up to date with the latest news, articles, and events at the WASP WWII Museum. To read, download the Winter 2022 Newsletter here.
Part I: WASP On Duty | The Ferry Command by Julia Lauria-Blum
In 1942, the Women’s Auxiliary Ferrying Squadron (WAFS), led by Nancy Love was formed to enlist already-qualified women pilots to transport (ferry) aircraft from factories to training bases. The first
Libby Gardner – WASP 43-W-6
The black and white photograph of Libby Gardner sitting in the left seat, at the controls of a B-26 with her forearm comfortably resting on the sill of the airplane,
Part II: Nancy & Jackie Before the WASP: Jacqueline Cochran by Julia Lauria-Blum
In 1932, Nancy Love earned her limited commercial license at Roosevelt Field, where she frequently flew from in her early years before the WASP. That same year, Roosevelt Field was the
Partner Organizations & Sponsors
The National WASP WWII Museum is thrilled to be working with the following organizations and sponsors to preserve history from World War II.
Click the logo of one of the partner organizations below to visit their website to see how they are contributing to preserve these important stories from The Greatest Generation.
