The #HonortheWASP Project Decorates Memorials Across the U.S.

Women in Aviation International, and family and friends of the World War II pilots honored them for their service alongside their fellow military aviators.

Julie Boatman

Monday, May 30, 2022 at 07:14 AM ET

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The #HonortheWASP project promoted by Women in Aviation took place all over the U.S. this weekend in remembrance for Memorial Day. [Photo: Julie Boatman]

Key Takeaways:

Members of Women in Aviation International (WAI) and friends across the U.S. honored the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) of World War II during Memorial Day weekend.
Now in its fifth year, the annual #HonorTheWASP program involves visiting WASP graves to leave flowers and other remembrances.
WASP, who flew for the U.S. in WWII and were not recognized as military veterans until 1977, are celebrated by women pilots as heroes and mentors.

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Across the U.S. this weekend—in concert with Memorial Day, members of Women in Aviation International and friends have taken the opportunity to remember the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) that flew for the colors in World War II.

While they weren’t recognized as military veterans until 1977, women pilots have long held the WASP as heroes, mentors, and friends. Since most have now flown west—passed away, in aviation parlance—those pilots honor their kindred spirits by attending to the graves of the WASP no longer with us on Memorial Day.