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[Clipping: Female pilots were World War II's 'best-kept secret'] (open access)

[Clipping: Female pilots were World War II's 'best-kept secret']

Newspaper clipping explaining the experiences of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.) and how applicants were selected and trained to serve the in the U.S. Air Force during World War II. A photograph of former WASP member, Ann Holaday is displayed on this clipping.
Date: 2003
Creator: Rivas, Lisa Harrison
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Women served a key, and thankless, role as pilots] (open access)

[Clipping: Women served a key, and thankless, role as pilots]

Newspaper clipping describing the organization of the Women's Auxiliary Ferrying Squadron (WAFS), their experiences and how one of their members, Jacqueline Cochran formed the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs). A photograph of the WAFS in uniform is included in this clipping.
Date: unknown
Creator: Rickman, Sarah Bryne
System: The Portal to Texas History