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The sting discrimination--Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP).

Authors :
Gutierrez, Gail M.
Source :
Journal of the West. Jan96, Vol. 35 Issue 1, p15-23. 9p. 8 Black and White Photographs.
Publication Year :
1996

Abstract

Presents an analysis of the evolution of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) which shows the difficulties faced by American women in fighting to serve their country. Combination of the Women's Auxiliary Ferry Squadron and the Women's Flying Training Detachment; Pioneering women pilots of the WASP; Combat service of the WASP during World War Two; Resistance met by the WASP.

Subjects

Subjects :
*WOMEN air pilots
*HISTORY

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00225169
Volume :
35
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of the West
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9602162905