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History of the Women Military Aviators, Inc.

By Barb Garwood, Wednesday, 22 Jun 11 1 Comment

The Women Military Aviators, Inc. was formed by two groups of women pilots separated by 39 years of history. The first group entered history in 1942 because of the need for women pilots during World War II…the second group was initially comprised of women pilots in the military…

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WASP Vi Cowden and her Congressional Gold Medal

Second to None: Inspiring stories of Extraordinary Women

By Barb Garwood, Monday, 4 Apr 11 0 Comments

by Barb Garwood, American Airlines Pilot and one of WMA Founders “Second to None” is a documentary produced by Farmers Insurance for March’s Women’s History Month with six 15 minute episodes about significant achievements women have accomplished in our country despite major obstacles. The series is designed for use in elementary, middle and high schools. [...]

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Pistol Packin’ Mama!

By Bee Haydu, Monday, 22 Nov 10 0 Comments

By WASP Bee Haydu This photo of WASP B17 pilots was taken at Lockbourne Army Air Field in 1942.  The pilots are Frances Green, Margaret Kirchner, Ann Waldner, and Blanche Osborn walking from the B17 Pistol Packin’ Mama. (Unfortunately all are deceased.) Sixty-two years later in May, 2004 a picture was taken by SMsgt Kim [...]

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Biography: CDR Trish Beckman, USN (ret)

By jules, Tuesday, 22 Jun 10 0 Comments

As a child inspired by the American space program in the 1960’s, Trish Beckman soaked up all the math and science courses offered by her schools.  She enlisted in the US Navy at age 18 and took advantage of many aviation-related education opportunities for the next 28 years, including learning to operate and maintain flight [...]

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