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Women Airforce Service Pilots of World War II with Natalie J. Stewart-Smith

January 14, 2021 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

FREE

During World War II over one thousand women served as Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP), freeing male pilots for combat roles at a critical time during the war. The WASP ferried planes from factories to embarkation points; performed engineer test flying of repaired aircraft and did target towing for gunnery training. By the spring of 1944, every P-51 Mustang flown in combat had already been flown by a WASP. This presentation shares their stories as fliers, patriots, and women who had to fight for the right to be called veterans.

 

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Natalie J. Stewart-Smith has been an educator for over 25 years and taught at the elementary, high school, and college levels. As a former Army officer and historian, she is interested in women’s contributions to the military, particularly those who served as military aviators.

 

Details

Date:
January 14, 2021
Time:
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Cost:
FREE
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Website:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pT6jDUbuRxSCwGkYIRioxA

Venue

AZ United States

Organizer

Coolidge Public Library
Phone
520-723-6030
Email
library@coolidgeaz.com
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