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On this day in 1942, the first pilot qualifies to fly for the Women’s Auxiliary Ferrying Squadron. That squadron was a predecessor to the Women Airforce Service Pilots, an organization that assisted the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II.
TDIH: Women Airforce Service Pilots
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PO1 Kevin Dougherty
Yes, and 38 died in training or on missions, sadly they were not accorded honors or even had their bodies shipped home because they were considered civilian pilots despite the best efforts of Hap Arnold. It took his son and a group of surviving WASPS to finally drive across that goal line in 1977.
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PO1 Kevin Dougherty
They originally formed as the Women’s Auxiliary Ferrying Squadron (WAFS) and the Women's Flying Training Detachment. When they were merged in 1943 they were renamed Women Airforce Service Pilots. (WASPs)
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