Starting in 1942, women were trained as pilots to ferry more than 70 types of aircraft, including B-17s, as members of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs) due to a shortage of pilots. Shown here from left are: Frances Green, Margaret Kirchner, Ann Waldner and Blanche Osborn with B-17 “Pistol Packin' Mama” behind them.

October 31, 2021