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[43-W-4 Trainees in Formation]
Photograph of trainees with WASP class 43-W-4 standing in formation at Avenger Field. Behind them are two AT-6 trainers. A guide-on bearer carries a flag with a "B" on it.
Date:
Summer 1943
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[1923 12c Grover Cleveland Stamp]
A 1923 12-cent stamp featuring Grover Cleveland. Scott # 564. Obscured slightly by the upper-right quarter of a postmark.
Date:
1923
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The 318th Army Air Forces Training Detachment Announces the Graduation of Class 43-W-4
Letter with envelope announcing the graduation of 318th FTD Class 43-W-4 at Avenger Field, the members of which became Women Airforce Service Pilots.
Date:
[..1943-08-07]
Creator:
United States. Army Air Forces. 318th Flying Training Detachment
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[American Airlines Thanksgiving Menu, 1943]
An in-flight menu from American Airlines for Thanksgiving, 1943. The cover features a drawing of various military aircraft flying over a pastoral scene with the words "For This We are Thankful."
Date:
1943-11-25~
Creator:
American Airlines
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Avenger, Volume 1, Number 1, May 11, 1943
First issue of The Avenger, a newsletter by the WASPs at Avenger Field featuring news, cartoons, essays, and photos.
Date:
May 11, 1943
Creator:
Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Bobby Willis, Elizabeth Mitchell, Betty Heinrich, and Cornelia Yerkes]
Photograph of four WASPs near an aircraft wing, all wearing flight suits. From left to right: Bobby Willis, Elizabeth Mitchell, Betty Heinrich, and Cornelia Yerkes.
Date:
Summer 1943
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Bobby Wilson and WASP with Vultee BT-13]
Photograph of WASP Bobby Wilson (left) and another WASP standing on the starboard side of a Vultee BT-13 in their service uniforms.
Date:
[1943..1944]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
BT-13A Cockpit Procedure
Cockpit procedure for starting, taxiing, taking off, climbing, cruising, landing, and parking a Vultee BT-13A trainer aircraft.
Date:
1943
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Card from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. Yerkes, June 17, 1943]
A father's day card from Cornelia Yerkes to her father discussing clothing, a visit from aviator Nancy Love, the Women Auxiliary Ferrying Squadron, and her future. The card features a cartoon of a girl saying "I may not be no mental whizz, but dad, I know what day this is!"
Date:
June 17, 1943
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: A Civilian Again]
Newspaper clipping of the article, "A Civilian Again" which profiles Cornelia Yerkes. The article includes a photo of Yerkes and describes her service as a Women Airforce Service Pilot.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: American Red Cross Receives Letters From Overseas Workers]
Newspaper clipping of the article, "American Red Cross Receives Letters from Overseas Workers," and three photos of Cornelia Yerkes, Hope Mills-Price, and Florence Goldrick. The article briefly profiles each pictured woman and provides information on how to work with the Red Cross.
Date:
July 11, 1945
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Army Drops Training of Women Fliers]
Newspaper clipping of the article, "Army Drops Training of Women Fliers" discussing the ending of the Women's Air Service Pilot training program.
Date:
1944-06-27?
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Cinderella's Feats Beaten by Floridian]
Newspaper clipping profiling Jacqueline Cochran's life and career following her recent accomplishment of winning the International Harmon trophy for the fourth time.
Date:
19XX-06-10
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Fairchild "Cornell" and Grumman "Goose"]
Newspaper clipping of two photos of planes, the Fairchild "Cornell" and Grumman "Goose." Both photos have captions describing the technical specifications of each plane.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Ferry Pilots Graduate]
Newspaper clipping of a photo titled "Ferry Pilots Graduate" showing several women wearing uniforms walking across a field. The photo's caption is titled "Women Extend Activities to the Air" and lists the date, May 27, and location of the graduation.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Jax 'Wasp' Says Women Who Fly Need Stamina]
Newspaper clipping of the article, "Jax 'Wasp' Says Women Who Fly Need Stamina" which profiles Cornelia Yerkes and includes a photo of Yerkes in uniform. the article discusses her training, certifications, and her experience ferrying planes.
Date:
February 22, 1945
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Little Girls, Big Ships, Women: Here Come the WAFS]
Newspaper clipping of two articles, "Women: Here Come the WAFS" and "Little Girls, Big Ships," which discuss women pilots' training and the second WAFS graduation. There is a photo of the WAFS graduates at Sweetwater, Texas which shows several women in uniform.
Date:
June 7, 1943
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Major McConnel Asks Sweetwater People to Share 'Great Adventure']
Newspaper clippings of the article, "Major McConnel Asks Sweetwater People to Share 'Great Adventure'" which discusses the women's pilot training at Avenger's Field and urges the town residents to welcome the women trainees into the social and civic activities of Sweetwater.
Date:
April 30, 1943
Creator:
Chamberlain, L. F.
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Male Noncombatant Pilots]
Newspaper clipping of a portion of an article discussing male noncombatant pilots concerns that Women Airforce Service Pilots will put them out of work.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: New Wasp Uniform]
Newspaper clipping discussing the new uniforms of the Women Air Force Service Pilots. There is a photo of Deena Clark modeling the new uniform.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Newest Version of Mustang Fighter]
Newspaper clipping of a photo of a P-51 Mustang fighter plane. The caption describes the features in the newest model of the plane.
Date:
April 29, 1944
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: North American 'Harvard']
Newspaper clipping of a photo of a North American "Harvard" plane. The caption describes the technical specifications of the plane.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Our Women Pilots]
Magazine clipping of the article, "Our Women Pilots" discussing the Women's Auxiliary Ferrying Squad. There are four photos of the women pilots including one of Nancy Harkness Love in front of an aircraft, Betty Giles walking towards a plane, and Evelyn Sharp leaning out of a cockpit window in a C-47.
Date:
September 1943
Creator:
Knight, Charlotte
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Peruvian Army Pilots Taught WASP Trick How to Fly]
Newspaper clipping of the article "Peruvian Army Pilots Taught WASP Trick How to Fly" which profiles Marion Carlstrom Trick and her involvement in the Women Air Force Service Pilots.
Date:
1944?
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History