1944 & HR 4219 – The Legislation to Militarize the WASP (Part I)

Iris Cummings Wings Pinning from Jackie Cochran with her father

After the bombing of Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, the United States was a country at war on two fronts, in both the European and Pacific Theater of Operations. In its aftermath, with the America’s direct involvement in the allied war effort, the U.S. built up both its military and airpower presence overseas.

January 27

WASP Janice Christensen 43-5 is born in 1913 in St. Paul, MN

WASP 2025 Homecoming And Fly In

On Friday and Saturday, tour the Museum and learn more about the WASP from our exhibits and special guest authors and speakers. Take a leap back in time with live […]

The Winter 2024 Newsletter is here!

Happy Holidays! Keep updated with the latest news, articles, and events at the WASP WWII Museum by reading our monthly newsletters. Subscribe to our mailing list to get exclusive WASP […]

Jolly Open House

Free Jolly Open House On December 7th, The Museum will be open to the public with no admission fee. Come out and enjoy hot chocolate & popcorn while touring the […]