Women in Aviation International (WAI) furthered its mission to #HonortheWASP with a commemorative drive to recognize the Women Airforce Service Pilots on Memorial Day 2019, visiting grave sites and meeting with families.
Women in Aviation Honor WASP on Memorial Day
Key Takeaways:
- Women in Aviation International (WAI) launched a #HonortheWASP campaign on Memorial Day 2019 to commemorate the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP).
- Volunteers nationwide visited and adorned WASP grave sites, including in Arlington National Cemetery, using a special database to locate them, and shared tributes via social media.
- The initiative honored the hazardous service and sacrifices of the WASP during WWII, 38 of whom died in duty, and is part of WAI's ongoing commitment to ensuring their military service receives deserving recognition.
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