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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

Homecoming 2022 Highlights

Thank you for joining us for the WASP Homecoming 80th Anniversary! Enjoy reading the highlights from this incredible weekend. See you in 2023! Click here to read the WASP Homecoming

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Celebrating Black History Month

Click here to read the Black History Month articles. Sources: Click here to learn more about 10 African-American Pioneers of Aviation and Aerospace Click here to read more or get

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WASP Tales – Jan./Feb. 2022

Check out the National WASP WWII Museum’s exclusive online Bi-Monthly Newsletter. Keep up to date with the latest news, articles, and events at the WASP WWII Museum. Click to read

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Homecoming 2022

April 29th – 30th Please join us for the 80th Anniversary Homecoming Celebration and WASP Family Reunion 2022. Keep up to date with the latest updates & news by checking

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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.