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WASP Tales | Avenger Blog Post
The Infamous Fifinella
Click below to read more about the creation of Fifinella and Walt Disney's part in World War II.
Written by Julia Lauria-Blum
WASP Tales | Avenger Blog Post
1943: The First Women Who Flew Naval Aircraft | Hellcats & TBM Avengers
Click below to read more about the history of the first women to fly naval aircraft.
Written by Julia Lauria-BlumTHIS DAY
IN HISTORY:
October 9
In 1943, Class 43-6 graduates
In 1944, Class 44-8 graduates
WASP Patricia M. Jones Robinson Perry, 43-8 is born in 1921
WASP Marcella M. Fried Lucier, 44-3 is born in 1922
WASP Carolyn L. Cullen, 44-6 is born in 1916
WASP in the Spotlight
Avenger Blog
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
Words from the Legacy: Mo Barrett
I admire the WASP and their desire to serve and their perseverance despite obstacles and lack of faith others had in them. Growing up, my interests landed me in situations
Part I: Nancy & Jackie Before the WASP: Nancy Love by Julia Blum
Nancy Harkness Love and Jackie Cochran were two women from two different walks of life. Theirs was a true dichotomy, a contrast of personality and life experience, before and after
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.
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