W.A.S.P

By: Ana Larson

MEI was a part of the first group of women to fly for the U.S. military. This group was created to make more men able to join war.

This is me after the war. I was proud of my fellow troops and proud of the deed we did for our country.

Timeline

• http://publishing.yudu.com/Freedom/Agp6m/WingsAcrossAmericasW/resources/index.htm?referrerUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wingsacrossamerica.us%2Fwasp%2Fresources%2F

My great friend, Eleanor Roosevelt, wrote this article that was published from 1935 to 1962. People didn’t believe in us. They said women were weaker than men, yet, we taught men how to

fly. We took a stand because we wanted to fight for our country.

Arnold’s Speech

• "The WASP has completed its mission. Their job has been successful. But as is usual in war, the cost has been heavy. Thirty-eight WASP have died while helping their country move toward the moment of final victory. The Air Forces will long remember their service and their final sacrifice.”

• We did a good job, but unfortunately we cost too much. We proved everyone wrong, though. Women are just as strong as men. And hopefully, our sacrifices in war will forever be remembered.

• Arnold also said, "Now in 1944, it is on the record that women can fly as well as men.”

This is my pilot jacket. I wore it everywhere and it kept me warm while I flew the plane. The symbol is a women pilot with wings.

This is the engine we used in our planes (2,000 hp). This thing, and the wind, was the reason for our use of ear plugs.

This paper announced the end to WASP but glorified us.

To make sure we had all the best equipment, this document was written. The youth really helped.