Lindy Segall sent in this flyer, explaining: “A ceremony was held Feb. 17, 2025, to unveil an engraved plaque commemorating the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP). Created by the Zonta Club of Fredericksburg (ZCF) in Texas, the plaque will be placed in the Memorial Courtyard of the National Museum of the Pacific War.”
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Public invited to unveiling of WASP memorial plaque
The engraved plaque honoring the WASP will be placed in the Memorial Courtyard of the National Museum of the Pacific War.
New WASP watch unveiled
Abingdon Co. has expanded its Legends Series of pilot watches with the new GunMetal WASP Watch.
American Flygirl published
The book is about one of World War II’s hidden figures, Hazel Ying Lee, the first Asian American woman to earn a pilot certificate, join the WASPs, and fly for the United States military amid widespread anti-Asian sentiment and policies.
Honor the WASP on Memorial Day
Women in Aviation International (WAI) is encouraging the aviation community to honor the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) by visiting their graves and leaving flowers or other remembrances on Memorial Day.
North American AT-6 joins National WASP WWII Museum’s fleet
“It was an honor to help the WASP museum find the perfect AT-6 they needed,” said Courtesy’s President Mark Clark. “This flying example is an excellent way for the museum to honor those who served before us and remember the contributions the WASP pilots made.”
Take time to Honor the WASP
Now in its sixth year, the #HonorTheWASP program was established by Women in Aviation to take place over the Memorial Day weekend each year.
Honor the WASP
Women in Aviation International (WAI) members and friends will honor the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) by visiting their graves and leaving a decoration in the form of flowers or other remembrances during the month of May.
International Women’s Air & Space Museum to host virtual book launch
The book launch will introduce Sarah Byrn Rickman’s latest book about Teresa James, a pilot in the Women’s Auxiliary Ferrying Squadron, which would later be known as the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP).