Women Airforce Service Pilots

Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs) were a group of female pilots who served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Established in 1942, they flew non-combat missions such as transporting aircraft, training other pilots, and ferrying equipment, allowing male pilots to join combat roles. WASPs broke gender barriers in military aviation, demonstrating women's capabilities in skilled flying. Their service was vital to the war effort and helped pave the way for future opportunities for women in the military. Although not granted military status at the time, they played a crucial role in WWII aviation history.