June 6
In 1944, D-Day: The Allied invasion of Europe commences just after midnight. 175,000 troops land at Normandy WASP Vega Johnson Sogg 43-1 is born in 1918 WASP June Ellington Petto […]
June 5
WASP Eleanor E. Thompson Wortz 43-4 is born in 1921 WASP Julia Loufek Kimport 44-10 is born in 1921
June 4
WASP Willie Peacock Kelly 43-4 is born in 1917 WASP Jean I. Kanda 44-7 is born in 1917
June 3
In 1941, Jacqueline Cochran is offered space as a “Tactical Consultant” in Ferry Command Headquarters. WASP Mary Abbie Quinlan 44-3 is born in 1917 WASP Georgia Gehring 44-6 is born […]
June 2
In 1941, Jacqueline Cochran has lunch with President and Mrs. Roosevelt, they discuss the possibility of using women in aviation. WASP Eunice E. Boardman 44-3 is born in 1916
June 1
In 1943, Jacqueline Cochran has a meet and greet for the WASP and Sweetwater’s Citizens at The American Legion Auditorium.
May 31
WASP Virginia Moffatt 43-2 is born in 1912 WASP Bert H. Dodd 43-4 is born in 1913 WASP Edith M. Cragin Daley 44-6 is born in 1913
May 30
WASP Lauretta Beaty Foy 43-4 is born in 1912 WASP Winfrey M. Robinson Leonard 44-3 is born in 1917
May 29
In 1943, Class 43-7 arrives at Sweetwater.
May 28
In 1943, the first class, 43-W-2, graduated on Avenger Field. WASP Yvonne C. Ashcraft Wood 43-7 is born in 1920 WASP Mary H. Gosnell Chappell 44-6 is born in 1916 […]