Millicent Young, one of the earliest members of the Women Airforce Service Pilots, died last week at age 96. The WASPs were a civilian group of women pilots created in the 1940s by the merging of two other civilian flying services designed to free male pilots from non-combat chores like ferrying airplanes and towing targets for gunnery practice.
WASP Millicent Young Dies in Colorado Springs
Key Takeaways:
- Millicent Young, one of the earliest members of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs), recently passed away at age 96.
- The WASPs were a civilian group of women pilots created in the 1940s to free male pilots for combat by performing non-combat duties like ferrying airplanes and towing targets.
- Young pursued her passion for flying from a young age, self-funding her flight lessons, and notably flew the AT-6 Texan for gunnery target practice.
- Her distinguished service was recognized with her wings from General Hap Arnold and, along with other WASPs, the Congressional Gold Medal in 2011.
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