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BIRTH OF THE WASP.
- Source :
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Aviation History . Winter2024, Vol. 34 Issue 1, p52-59. 8p. 12 Color Photographs. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- The article focuses on Jacqueline Cochran, a famous air racer and pilot who fought for women's roles in aviation during World War II. Topics include Cochran's struggle to gain acceptance among male pilots, her pioneering transatlantic flight, and her efforts to establish the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) program.
- Subjects :
- *WOMEN air pilots
*WORLD War II
*TRANSATLANTIC flights
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10768858
- Volume :
- 34
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Aviation History
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- 172932826