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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
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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-Blum

THIS 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

Read about the lives of six incredible WASP. Stop by the Museum at Avenger Field to see the exhibit in person before it changes in April 2025.

Collections

Artifacts bring history to life and often reveal what words cannot.

Host an Event

Artifacts and zoot suits add flair that no other venue can.

History

Discover how history intertwines with the present and is relevant today.

Avenger Blog

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,

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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

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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.

Thank you to our 2024 Homecoming Sponsors!

If you're interested in becoming a Partner Organization or Sponsor, please email lisataylor@waspmuseum.org.