April 5

In 1943, half of Class 43-4 fly planes from Houston to Sweetwater. WASP Elizabeth W. Davis Ransom 44-9 is born in 1921

April 4

WASP Shirley Slade Teer 43-5 is born in 1921 WASP Anna L. Flynn Monkiewicz 43-6 is born in 1919

April 3

WASP Jean M. Taylor Howard 43-6 is born in 1916 at Hibbing, MN WASP Emeral Drummond 43-7 is born in 1920 WASP Muriel M. Moran 44-10 is born in 1921

April 2

WASP Lillian M. Conner Roberts Risdon 43-3 is born in 1916 WASP Sarah “Sally” Elizabeth Gibson Rewey Symmes 44-9 is born in 1916 at Charlotte, NC

The Harmons – A Family Legacy of Flight and Service to Country

The Harmon family has built a remarkable legacy of aviation and service spanning over a century, beginning with Lt. Ernest E. Harmon’s historic ‘Round-the-Rim’ flight in 1919. From WASP pilot Elaine Harmon’s contributions to women’s military aviation to her granddaughter Erin Miller’s advocacy for WASP recognition at Arlington National Cemetery, their dedication to flight and country has continued across generations. Today, Erin carries on the family tradition as a pilot, ensuring that the Harmon legacy soars into the future.

April 1

By 1944, the WASP Program had trained 618 women pilots.

March 31

In 1943, Classes 43-1, 43-2, 43-3, 43-4, and 43-5 were all in training.

March 30

WASP Josephine Pitz Egan 43-5 is born in 1913 WASP Louesa F. Thompson Beard 43-6 is born in 1920 WASP Mary Estill Fearey 43-8 is born in 1917 WASP Jocelyn […]