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SUMMARY:Virtual Program - A Conversation with Sarah Byrn Rickman
DESCRIPTION:Announcing the May 2022 Release of \n\n\n\nJean Landis WASP Pilot: 2\,500 Miles…Long Beach to Newark in a P-51 \n\n\n\nColorado Springs\, CO\, May 1\, 2022— Sarah Byrn Rickman\, a national authority on the women fliers of World War II\, is the author of this\, her 12th book about the American women who ferried warplanes for the military in World War II. Known first as WAFS and later as WASP\, 134 skilled women pilots\, like Jean\, qualified to move fighter aircraft to the docks to be shipped to the war zones. \n\n\n\nA youthful pioneer spirit and love of adventure led Jean Landis to leave her teaching job and volunteer to fly aircraft for her country in wartime when she was desperately needed. It wasn’t until 2009 that she and other WASP received genuine acknowledgment of their service when they were awarded the Congressional Gold Medal. \n\n\n\nThe National WASP WWII Museum in Sweetwater Texas will host a free virtual program to celebrate the publication of Jean Landis WASP Pilot. The free program will feature Rickman’s interview with Jean Landis in 2014. \n\n\n\n\nRegistration is now closed.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSarah Byrn Rickman is the recipient of 17 book awards including the prestigious Combs Gates Award from the National Aviation Hall of Fame\, twice: in 2009\, for her history WASP of the Ferry Command; and in 2019 for her then two-book WASP biography series for young adults\, BJ Erickson: WASP Pilot and Nancy Love: WASP Pilot. New releases\, Betty Gillies WAFS Pilot (2020)\, Teresa James WAFS Pilot (2021)\, and now Jean Landis WASP Pilot have expanded the young adult series to 5. Learn more about Sarah at sarahbyrnrickman.com. \n\n\n\nBook information: \n\n\n\nJean Landis WASP Pilot: 2\,500 Miles…Long Beach to Newark in a P-51 \n\n\n\nPublication date: May 2022. \n\n\n\nISBN 978-1-7350595-2-5 (pb)\, list price $ 12.95. \n\n\n\nAlso available as an ebook. \n\n\n\nPublished by Flight To Destiny Press\, SarahByrnRickman.com
URL:https://waspmuseum.org/event/virtual-program-a-conversation-with-sarah-byrn-rickman/
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SUMMARY:AirFest 2022
DESCRIPTION:Come see us at the Big Country Air Fest in Abilene\, TX.  More information to come.
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SUMMARY:WASP 2022 Homecoming Fly In
DESCRIPTION:The National WASP WWII Museum is celebrating 80 years of the WASP program on April 29 – 30 at Avenger Field\, the training grounds for most of the WASP. To best honor America’s first females to fly military aircraft\, the Museum is recreating a wartime party scene complete with WASP reenactors\, a live big band\, good food\, and – best of all – aircraft. \n\n\n\nOn Friday\, we invite you to attend our 80th WASP Birthday Bash Ball. Proceeds from this evening will benefit the Museum’s plan for all-new exhibits in Hangar 2\, a 1929 hangar that served as the first airport for the city of Sweetwater. Come dressed in your best 1940s evening wear or modern cocktail attire.  \n\n\n\nOn Saturday\, The WASP flight line will once again hold their training aircraft including fourteen BT-13s\, many AT-6s\, and other wonderful WWII aircraft including the Yellow Rose B-25\, the DC-3\, the Corsair\, and Glamorous Glen P-51. All-female crews will be in attendance with Navy and Air Force aircraft. Visitors may even spot an Army helicopter or a Marine aircraft.  \n\n\n\nVisitors will enjoy many other activities including the opening of two exhibits: a permanent exhibit on the American history of Black Pilots by historian Monica Smith and a special temporary exhibit of John and Marie Clark\, B-17 and WASP pilots respectively (courtesy of the Yankee Air Museum). Other activities include author signings\, featured speakers\, and our Cadet Zone filled with activities for the kids. Saturday’s fly-in and activities are free. \n\n\n\nIf you are planning on flying your aircraft to Avenger Field\, KSWW\, please let us know at coleclark@waspmuseum.com to register your aircraft and receive additional information.  \n\n\n\nFor details on the event\, to purchase tickets\, and learn more about Hangar 2 renovations\, please visit waspmuseum.org or call the Museum at 325-235-0099. \n\n\n\nMake your hotel reservations now. They go fast! \n\n\n\nDownload the WASP 2022 Homecoming Schedule of Events here. \n\n\n\nDownload the WASP 2022 Homecoming WASP Families Schedule of Events here. \n\n\n\nDownload the WASP 2022 Homecoming Pilots Schedule of Events here.
URL:https://waspmuseum.org/event/wasp-2022-homecoming-fly-in/
LOCATION:National WASP WWII Museum – Avenger Field\, 210 Avenger Field Rd\, Sweetwater\, Texas\, 79556\, United States
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SUMMARY:Homecoming Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Tickets have been sold out for the Dinner\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nThe National WASP WWII Museum is celebrating 80 years of the WASP program on April 29 – 30 at Avenger Field\, the training grounds for most of the WASP. To best honor America’s first females to fly military aircraft\, the Museum is recreating a wartime party scene complete with WASP reenactors\, a live big band\, good food\, and – best of all – aircraft. \n\n\n\nOn Friday\, we invite you to attend our 80th WASP Birthday Bash Ball. Proceeds from this evening will benefit the Museum’s plan for all-new exhibits in Hangar 2\, a 1929 hangar that served as the first airport for the city of Sweetwater. Come dressed in your best 1940s evening wear or modern cocktail attire.  \n\n\n\nOn Saturday\, The WASP flight line will once again hold their training aircraft including fourteen BT-13s\, many AT-6s\, and other wonderful WWII aircraft including the Yellow Rose B-25\, the DC-3\, the Corsair\, and Glamorous Glen P-51. All-female crews will be in attendance with Navy and Air Force aircraft. Visitors may even spot an Army helicopter or a Marine aircraft.  \n\n\n\nVisitors will enjoy many other activities including the opening of two exhibits: a permanent exhibit on the American history of Black Pilots by historian Monica Smith and a special temporary exhibit of John and Marie Clark\, B-17 and WASP pilots respectively (courtesy of the Yankee Air Museum). Other activities include author signings\, featured speakers\, and our Cadet Zone filled with activities for the kids. Saturday’s fly-in and activities are free. \n\n\n\nIf you are planning on flying your aircraft to Avenger Field\, KSWW\, please let us know at coleclark@waspmuseum.org to register your aircraft and receive additional information.  \n\n\n\nFor details on the event and learn more about Hangar 2 renovations\, please visit waspmuseum.org or call the Museum at 325-235-0099. \n\n\n\nMake your hotel reservations now. They go fast! \n\n\n\nDownload the WASP 2022 Homecoming Schedule of Events here.  \n\n\n\nDownload the WASP 2022 Homecoming WASP Families Schedule of Events here. \n\n\n\nDownload the WASP 2022 Homecoming Pilots Schedule of Events here. \n\n\n\n\n\n    \n 
URL:https://waspmuseum.org/event/homecoming-dinner/
LOCATION:National WASP WWII Museum – Hangar 2\, 210 Avenger Field Rd\, Sweetwater\, Texas\, 79556\, United States
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SUMMARY:WASP Families Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Tickets have been sold out for the Dinner\n\n\n\nThis is a private event for WASP families.  Learn more about Homecoming. \n\n\n\nThe National WASP WWII Museum is celebrating 80 years of the WASP program on April 29 – 30 at Avenger Field\, the training grounds for most of your WASP. To best honor your family\, the Museum is recreating a wartime party scene complete with WASP reenactors\, a live big band\, good food\, and – best of all – aircraft. \n\n\n\nFriday\, April 29 will hold many special events. The day begins with a WASP family-only luncheon followed by a reception with your WASP’s legacy pilots. Come re-connect with each other\, swap stories\, and meet the pilots who have been the beneficiaries of your WASP’s service. \n\n\n\nOn Friday evening\, go back in time at our 80th WASP Birthday Bash Ball with a live Big Band playing favorite WASP tunes. Dress in your favorite 1940s ball attire or modern cocktail wear. This event is a ticketed dinner to raise money for all-new exhibits in Hangar 2\, a 1929 hangar that served as the first airport for the city of Sweetwater.  \n\n\n\nOn Saturday\, The WASP flight line will once again hold their training aircraft including fourteen BT-13s\, many AT-6s\, and other wonderful WWII aircraft including the Yellow Rose B-25\, the DC-3\, the Corsair\, and Glamorous Glen P-51. All-female crews will be in attendance with Navy and Air Force aircraft including the C-130. Visitors may even spot an Army helicopter or a Marine aircraft.  \n\n\n\nVisitors will enjoy numerous other activities including the opening of two exhibits: a permanent exhibit on the American history of Black Pilots by historian Monica Smith and a special temporary exhibit of John and Marie Clark\, B-17 and WASP pilots respectively (courtesy of the Yankee Air Museum). Other activities include author signings\, featured speakers\, and our Cadet Zone filled with activities for the kids. Saturday’s fly-in and activities are free. \n\n\n\nIf you are planning on flying your aircraft to Avenger Field\, KSWW\, please let us know at coleclark@waspmuseum.com to register your aircraft and receive additional information.  \n\n\n\nFor details on the event and learn more about Hangar 2 renovations\, please visit waspmuseum.org or call the Museum at 325-235-0099. \n\n\n\nMake your hotel reservations today. Rooms are going fast! \n\n\n\nDownload the WASP 2022 Homecoming Schedule of Events here.
URL:https://waspmuseum.org/event/wasp-families-luncheon/
LOCATION:Texas State Technical College (TSTC)\, 300 Homer K. Taylor Drive\, Sweetwater\, Texas\, 79556\, United States
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SUMMARY:WASP in the Spotlight - BETTY HEINRICH BERKSTRESSER
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT BETTY HEINRICH BERKSTRESSER\n\n\n\nBetty Heinrich Berkstresser was born May 12\, 1919 in Houston\, Texas. She was a native Houstonian and graduate of the University of Houston. She jumped at the chance to learn to fly after a university math professor asked her\, “Would you like to be a pilot?” She immediately enrolled in the Civilian Pilot Training program\, took her flight training at Hobby Airport\, and began adding hours to her logbook. She was accepted into the WASP Class 43-W-4 at Avenger Field Sweetwater\, Texas. Betty’s favorite was the AT-7 in which she flew over 500 hours. \n\n\n\nBetty had a passion for exploring. She rode more than 50\,000 miles around the U.S. and Canada on her Honda 500cc motorcycle with Herky and Garner State Park friends. Betty took her family on yearly road trips throughout the west and Canada. She taught her children and grandchildren\, “It’s a big world out there … stay humble but never settle. Go Have Fun!” \n\n\n\nFor many years\, she was a very beloved 6th grade teacher in Golfcrest Elementary School\, Houston\, Texas. One of her former students describes her as a “Female Clint Eastwood.” “She walked in a composed way\, measured and competent. Her slight smile indicated she knew something you did not which showed understated confidence. She invented Cool.” \n\n\n\n           
URL:https://waspmuseum.org/event/wasp-in-the-spotlight-betty-heinrich-berkstresser/
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SUMMARY:WASP in the Spotlight - ROBY ANDERSON
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT MERIEM “ROBY” ANDERSON\n\nMrs. Anderson was born in Eureka\, Kansas but attended school in Miami Beach\, Florida. She began flying in 1942 in Wichita\, Kansas\, traveling to and from on her motorcycle. Winters in Kansas included breaking horses for the Army in France. \nIn 1942 she joined the Civil Air Patrol in Wichita as a lieutenant\, transportation officer and pilot\, and became a WASP in October 1943. “I wanted to fly ever since I was a little kid\,” Mrs. Anderson said. “My parents weren’t real happy about it\, but they felt differently after I got my wings.” She was one of five women from Wichita’s air patrol who received WASP wings. She continued flying until the 1970s. \nAfter the program disbanded\, Mrs. Anderson married Alexander “Harry” Anderson in Kansas City. Together they welcomed a son\, Roby Charles\, and moved to her family’s ranch in 1945. Whether it was flying\, attending to her stable of animals including cows\, buffalo\, chickens and prize-winning Appaloosa horses\, listening to big band and reggae music\, or watching “Gunsmoke\,” she lived life to the fullest. She took her final flight on January 5\, 2018 at the age of 96. \n           
URL:https://waspmuseum.org/event/wasp-in-the-spotlight-roby-anderson/
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