WASPs

During World War II, Women were used in different fields to take over men's jobs due to a shortage of men at war. Almost exclusively, these women were relieved of duty from their positions when the men returned. 

From 1942-1944, the Women Air Force Service Pilots, WASP, was established and the first women in  history were trained to fly  American military aircraft.


1078 Women were trained throughout the country to be Pilots during WWII and 38 of them died in the line of duty. 

The program was disbanded in December of 1944 when it was decided that their assistance was not longer needed. WASPs were not given veteran status or benefits until 1977. 


It was not until 1976 that the Air Force started accepting women again as pilots but they could only fly Noncombat missions. It was not until 1993 that were women were allowed to fly combat aircraft.

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