Wings of Silver: The Vi Cowden Story
By jules, 
Thursday, 19 May 11 
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WASP in England: May 5th – May 11th, 2011
By Bee Haydu, Tuesday, 17 May 11 0 Comments
By WASP Bernice Haydu Our Hosts, THE GREATEST GENERATIONS FOUNDATION, President Timothy Davis, Alicia Harms, Vice President of Communication and Jon Bunyak, Chief Financial Officer. WASP on the trip, Elaine Harmon, Shirley Kruse, Bee Haydu. From London our first stop was Duxford Air Museum, Cambridgeshire County, about one hour north of London and 10 miles [...]
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Remembering Vi Cowden: Pioneer WWII Female Pilot
By jules, Wednesday, 11 May 11 0 Comments
October 1, 1916 – April 10, 2011 By Barb Garwood, American Airlines pilot and one of WMA Founders Twenty nine years ago on Sept. 2, 1982, my recruit Karen Daneu and I, both Air Force T-38 instructor pilots, flew T-38A tail number 1952 (my birth year and favorite T-38) on a boondoggle four day cross [...]
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Vi Cowden Takes Her Final Flight
By jules, Wednesday, 13 Apr 11 0 Comments
We are sad to hear of WASP Vi Cowden’s passing. Here are some news links with additional information: Female World War II pilot “will be sorely missed” Final Flight: WASP Vi Cowden
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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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Striking a Balance Panel Member: Maureen Baillie Rodriguez
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