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women in flight gear ww2
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Edward
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I posted this randomly elsewhere but this is a more appropriate place...
A super cutie in uniform ...
Lord Flashheart
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Really enjoyed reading this thread Dino and thank you for your efforts. It's hugely informative on so many levels.
ausreenactor
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Angels.....Angels all.
Pilot
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Absolutely!
Edward
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The family of a female World War II-era pilot donates rare items to the WWII Museum
BY CHRIS GRANGER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER NOV 26, 2019 - 2:11 PM
About 1,100 women took part in the Women's Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) service during World War II. These female pilots tested aircraft, trained new pilots, and helped deliver aircraft where needed as male aviators flew combat missions during the war.
On Tuesday(Nov. 26), the National World War II Museum in New Orleans received a rare donation from the family of one of those female pilots. Dorothy Mann's daughter, Connie Parker, donated several of her mother's belongings such as a flight jacket, navigation board, flight logs, and medals during a ceremony held at BB’s Stage Door Canteen.
Erin Scheafer, a collections manager at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans, unpacks the A-2 leather flight jacket that once belonged to WWII pilot Dorothy Mann. One of only 1,100 Women Air Force Service Pilots (WASPs) who operated during World War II, Mann's descendants donated several items during a ceremony held at BBÕs Stage Door Canteen on Tuesday, November 26, 2019. Medals, a navigation board, flight logs, and other rare uniforms were part of the donation that detail the unusual life she lived during the war.
Connie Parker, middle right, looks through the log book that once belonged to her mother, WWII pilot Dorothy Mann. One of only 1,100 Women Air Force Service Pilots (WASPs) who operated during World War II, Mann's descendants donated several items during a ceremony held at BBÕs Stage Door Canteen on Tuesday, November 26, 2019. Medals, a navigation board, flight logs, and other rare uniforms were part of the donation that detail the unusual life she lived during the war.
Erin Scheafer, a collections manager at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans, shows the unit patch on the A-2 leather flight jacket that once belonged to WWII pilot Dorothy Mann. The patch was designed by Walt Disney. One of only 1,100 Women Air Force Service Pilots (WASPs) who operated during World War II, Mann's descendants donated several items during a ceremony held at BBÕs Stage Door Canteen on Tuesday, November 26, 2019. Medals, a navigation board, flight logs, and other rare uniforms were part of the donation that detail the unusual life she lived during the war.
World War II pilot Dorothy Mann, far left, with other members of the Women Air Force Service Pilots. Only 1,100 WASPs operated during World War II. On Tuesday, November 26, 2019, Mann's descendants donated several items during a ceremony held at BBÕs Stage Door Canteen. Medals, a navigation board, flight logs, and other rare uniforms were part of the donation that detail the unusual life she lived during the war.
A log book belonging to WWII pilot Dorothy Mann. One of only 1,100 Women Air Force Service Pilots (WASPs) who operated during World War II, Mann's descendants donated several items during a ceremony held at BBÕs Stage Door Canteen on Tuesday, November 26, 2019. Medals, a navigation board, flight logs, and other rare uniforms were part of the donation that detail the unusual life she lived during the war.
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BY CHRIS GRANGER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER NOV 26, 2019 - 2:11 PM
About 1,100 women took part in the Women's Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) service during World War II. These female pilots tested aircraft, trained new pilots, and helped deliver aircraft where needed as male aviators flew combat missions during the war.
On Tuesday(Nov. 26), the National World War II Museum in New Orleans received a rare donation from the family of one of those female pilots. Dorothy Mann's daughter, Connie Parker, donated several of her mother's belongings such as a flight jacket, navigation board, flight logs, and medals during a ceremony held at BB’s Stage Door Canteen.
Erin Scheafer, a collections manager at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans, unpacks the A-2 leather flight jacket that once belonged to WWII pilot Dorothy Mann. One of only 1,100 Women Air Force Service Pilots (WASPs) who operated during World War II, Mann's descendants donated several items during a ceremony held at BBÕs Stage Door Canteen on Tuesday, November 26, 2019. Medals, a navigation board, flight logs, and other rare uniforms were part of the donation that detail the unusual life she lived during the war.
Connie Parker, middle right, looks through the log book that once belonged to her mother, WWII pilot Dorothy Mann. One of only 1,100 Women Air Force Service Pilots (WASPs) who operated during World War II, Mann's descendants donated several items during a ceremony held at BBÕs Stage Door Canteen on Tuesday, November 26, 2019. Medals, a navigation board, flight logs, and other rare uniforms were part of the donation that detail the unusual life she lived during the war.
Erin Scheafer, a collections manager at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans, shows the unit patch on the A-2 leather flight jacket that once belonged to WWII pilot Dorothy Mann. The patch was designed by Walt Disney. One of only 1,100 Women Air Force Service Pilots (WASPs) who operated during World War II, Mann's descendants donated several items during a ceremony held at BBÕs Stage Door Canteen on Tuesday, November 26, 2019. Medals, a navigation board, flight logs, and other rare uniforms were part of the donation that detail the unusual life she lived during the war.
World War II pilot Dorothy Mann, far left, with other members of the Women Air Force Service Pilots. Only 1,100 WASPs operated during World War II. On Tuesday, November 26, 2019, Mann's descendants donated several items during a ceremony held at BBÕs Stage Door Canteen. Medals, a navigation board, flight logs, and other rare uniforms were part of the donation that detail the unusual life she lived during the war.
A log book belonging to WWII pilot Dorothy Mann. One of only 1,100 Women Air Force Service Pilots (WASPs) who operated during World War II, Mann's descendants donated several items during a ceremony held at BBÕs Stage Door Canteen on Tuesday, November 26, 2019. Medals, a navigation board, flight logs, and other rare uniforms were part of the donation that detail the unusual life she lived during the war.
STAFF PHOTOS BY CHRIS GRANGER
Photos: The family of a female World War II-era pilot donates rare items to the WWII Museum
About 1,100 women took part in the Women's Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) service during World War II. These female pilots tested aircraft, trained new pilots, and helped deliver aircraft where
Lorenzo_l
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The family of a female World War II-era pilot donates rare items to the WWII Museum
BY CHRIS GRANGER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER NOV 26, 2019 - 2:11 PM
About 1,100 women took part in the Women's Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) service during World War II. These female pilots tested aircraft, trained new pilots, and helped deliver aircraft where needed as male aviators flew combat missions during the war.
On Tuesday(Nov. 26), the National World War II Museum in New Orleans received a rare donation from the family of one of those female pilots. Dorothy Mann's daughter, Connie Parker, donated several of her mother's belongings such as a flight jacket, navigation board, flight logs, and medals during a ceremony held at BB’s Stage Door Canteen.
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Erin Scheafer, a collections manager at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans, unpacks the A-2 leather flight jacket that once belonged to WWII pilot Dorothy Mann. One of only 1,100 Women Air Force Service Pilots (WASPs) who operated during World War II, Mann's descendants donated several items during a ceremony held at BBÕs Stage Door Canteen on Tuesday, November 26, 2019. Medals, a navigation board, flight logs, and other rare uniforms were part of the donation that detail the unusual life she lived during the war.
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Connie Parker, middle right, looks through the log book that once belonged to her mother, WWII pilot Dorothy Mann. One of only 1,100 Women Air Force Service Pilots (WASPs) who operated during World War II, Mann's descendants donated several items during a ceremony held at BBÕs Stage Door Canteen on Tuesday, November 26, 2019. Medals, a navigation board, flight logs, and other rare uniforms were part of the donation that detail the unusual life she lived during the war.
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Erin Scheafer, a collections manager at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans, shows the unit patch on the A-2 leather flight jacket that once belonged to WWII pilot Dorothy Mann. The patch was designed by Walt Disney. One of only 1,100 Women Air Force Service Pilots (WASPs) who operated during World War II, Mann's descendants donated several items during a ceremony held at BBÕs Stage Door Canteen on Tuesday, November 26, 2019. Medals, a navigation board, flight logs, and other rare uniforms were part of the donation that detail the unusual life she lived during the war.
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World War II pilot Dorothy Mann, far left, with other members of the Women Air Force Service Pilots. Only 1,100 WASPs operated during World War II. On Tuesday, November 26, 2019, Mann's descendants donated several items during a ceremony held at BBÕs Stage Door Canteen. Medals, a navigation board, flight logs, and other rare uniforms were part of the donation that detail the unusual life she lived during the war.
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A log book belonging to WWII pilot Dorothy Mann. One of only 1,100 Women Air Force Service Pilots (WASPs) who operated during World War II, Mann's descendants donated several items during a ceremony held at BBÕs Stage Door Canteen on Tuesday, November 26, 2019. Medals, a navigation board, flight logs, and other rare uniforms were part of the donation that detail the unusual life she lived during the war.
STAFF PHOTOS BY CHRIS GRANGER
Photos: The family of a female World War II-era pilot donates rare items to the WWII Museum
About 1,100 women took part in the Women's Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) service during World War II. These female pilots tested aircraft, trained new pilots, and helped deliver aircraft where
Great post as always, Ed. Thanks for sharing. That patched A-2 looks in pretty decent shape. A treasure. I guess a WW2 museum is a fitting place to preserve it.
Nnatalie
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This may well have been posted already, but came across it while looking into the WAAC/WAC. Turns out that about 40% of them served with the AAF in various capacities. Original caption: "WACs pose by the tail guns of a 401st BG B-17 at an 8th Air Force base in England in January 1944." That gigantic B-3 collar!!!
ausreenactor
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This may well have been posted already, but came across it while looking into the WAAC/WAC. Turns out that about 40% of them served with the AAF in various capacities. Original caption: "WACs pose by the tail guns of a 401st BG B-17 at an 8th Air Force base in England in January 1944." That gigantic B-3 collar!!!
That hair isn't regulation!
zoomer
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she's from my town, Ames, IA - grew up about 6 blocks from me
